Lawmakers Pass Bill Limiting Recovery of Overpayments

The Oregon Legislature passed a bill that would limit recovery of overpayments, extend the time period during which providers can retroactively authorize temporary disability benefits and require written notice when terminating benefits. The Senate on Thursday voted 25-1 to pass HB 4138, by Rep. Dacia Grayber, D-Tigard. The state House of Representatives voted 59-1 to pass the measure Feb. 23. The bill would limit recovery of overpayments to no more than 50% of the worker’s total award and require carriers or self-insured employers to identify any overpayments within two years...