WCD Announces Reduction in Mileage Reimbursement

The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division announced a reduction in the reimbursement rate for injured workers who have to travel for medical appointments in 2021. The reimbursement rate is dropping to 56 cents per mile for travel on or after Jan. 1 from the 57.5 cents per mile paid for travel in 2020, according to Bulletin No. 112, published Monday. Insurers must include a form to request reimbursement with each independent medical examination notice they send to injured workers. Insurers can create their own form or use the division’s Form 3921. An updated version of Form 3921 w...