OAR 436-030-0017
Requests for Claim Closure by the Worker


(1) A worker may request claim closure from the insurer. The insurer must issue a Notice of Closure or Notice of Refusal to Close within 10 days of receipt of a written request for claim closure from the worker or the worker’s attorney.
(2) If an insurer issues a Notice of Refusal to Close, the notice must be clearly titled “Notice of Refusal to Close” and it must include:
(a) Name of the worker;
(b) Date of injury;
(c) Insurer’s claim number;
(d) Mailing date of the notice;
(e) The accepted and denied conditions;
(f) Rationale for the insurer’s decision; and
(g) The following language, in bold print:
(3) If the worker disagrees with the Notice of Refusal to Close, the worker may request a hearing from the board.

Source: Rule 436-030-0017 — Requests for Claim Closure by the Worker, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=436-030-0017.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 436-030-0017’s source at or​.us