Enrollment in OR MCOs Grows

The percent and number of Oregon employers covered by workers' compensation managed care organizations (MCO) in 2001 increased slightly from 68 percent (57,532) in 2000 to 69 percent (58,884) in 2001. This represents a gain of over 1,300 employers covered by MCO contracts in October 2001. The percent of Oregon workers remained approximately the same as last year's estimates, with a drop of about 3,000 employees covered by MCOs in October 2001. In 2001, 36 percent (8,766) of accepted disabling claims were enrolled in MCOs, a drop from 40 percent in 2000. After injury, covered workers may be ...