Division Adopts Major Revisions to Procedural, Medical and MCO Rules

The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division has adopted substantial amendments to rules regarding rule-making and attorney fees, medical fees, payment for medical services and managed care organizations. The division proposed the rule changes on Feb. 1 and conducted a public hearing on Feb. 21. The changes to Oregon Administrative Rule 436-001 overhaul the processes that the division uses to make rule changes, handle requests for hearings, admit evidence and decide the amount of attorney fees.  Changes to OAR 436-009 and 436-010 establish uniform guidelines for administering t...