Mileage Rate Increases Jan. 1

The reimbursement rate for injured workers who travel to medical appointments is increasing to 72.5 cents per mile from 70 cents per mile, effective Jan. 1, the Oregon Workers' Compensation Division announced. The standard lodging reimbursement rate of $110 per night and the standard meal reimbursement rate of $68 per day are not changing. County-specific daily maximums for lodging and meals are also unchanged. Carriers must include a form to request reimbursement with each independent medical examination notice they send to injured workers. Insurance companies can create their own form ...