WCD Adopts Changes to Coverage Rules

The Oregon Workers' Compensation Division adopted changes to its employer and insurer coverage responsibility rules it said are needed to revoke self-insurance authorization when an employer's security deposit expires and to implement legislation exempting school districts from posting a security deposit. Rules that take effect Jan. 1. require self-insured employers to replace a security deposit at least 15 days before it expires or is nonrenewed by the issuing surety company or bank. The division said the rules clarify what a self-insured employer that is exempt from security requir...