WCB Amends Rules for Submitting Cost Bills

The Oregon Workers' Compensation Board updated its rules governing the submission of cost bills. Claimants who prevail against a denied claim can recover reasonable expenses and costs for records, expert opinions and witness fees from the insurer or self-insured employer. System users requested that the board consider amendments that would streamline and standardize the process of submitting bills to recover these costs. The board empaneled an advisory committee that recommended amendments that will go into effect Oct. 1. The new rules will give claimants 60 days instead of 30 to s...