ORS 656.206
Permanent total disability

(1)

As used in this section:

(a)

“Essential functions” means the primary tasks associated with the job.

(b)

“Materially improved medically” means an actual change for the better in the worker’s medical condition that is supported by objective findings.

(c)

“Materially improved vocationally” means an actual change for the better in the:

(A)

Worker’s vocational capability; or

(B)

Likelihood that the worker can return to work in a gainful and suitable occupation.

(d)

“Permanent total disability” means, notwithstanding ORS 656.225 (Compensability of certain preexisting conditions), the loss, including preexisting disability, of use or function of any portion of the body which permanently incapacitates the worker from regularly performing work at a gainful and suitable occupation.

(e)

“Regularly performing work” means the ability of the worker to discharge the essential functions of the job.

(f)

“Suitable occupation” means one that the worker has the ability and the training or experience to perform, or an occupation that the worker is able to perform after rehabilitation.

(g)

“Wages” means wages as determined under ORS 656.210 (Temporary total disability).

(2)

If permanent total disability results from a worker’s injury, the worker shall receive during the period of that disability compensation benefits equal to 66-2/3 percent of wages, no more than 133 percent of the average weekly wage or no less than 33 percent of the average weekly wage.

(3)

A worker has the burden of proving permanent total disability status and must establish that the worker is willing to seek regular gainful employment and that the worker has made reasonable efforts to obtain such employment.

(4)

When requested by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, a worker who receives permanent total disability benefits shall file on a form provided by the director, a sworn statement of the worker’s gross annual income for the preceding year along with such other information as the director considers necessary to determine whether the worker regularly performs work at a gainful and suitable occupation.

(5)

Each insurer shall reexamine periodically each permanent total disability claim for which the insurer has current payment responsibility to determine whether the worker has materially improved, either medically or vocationally, and is no longer permanently incapacitated from regularly performing work at a gainful and suitable occupation. Reexamination must be conducted every two years or at such other more frequent interval as the director may prescribe. Reexamination must include such medical examinations, vocational evaluations, reports and other records as the insurer considers necessary or the director may require.

(6)

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(a)

If a worker receiving permanent total disability benefits is found to be materially improved and capable of regularly performing work at a gainful and suitable occupation, the insurer or self-insured employer shall issue a notice of closure pursuant to ORS 656.268 (Claim closure). Permanent total disability benefits shall be paid through the date of the notice of closure. Notwithstanding ORS 656.268 (Claim closure) (5), if a worker objects to a notice of closure issued under this subsection, the worker shall request a hearing. If the worker requests a hearing on the notice of closure before the Hearings Division of the Workers’ Compensation Board within 30 days of the date of the notice of closure, the insurer or self-insured employer shall continue payment of permanent total disability benefits until an order of the Hearings Division or a subsequent order affirms the notice of closure or until another order that terminates the worker’s benefits becomes final. If the worker requests a hearing on the notice of closure more than 30 days from the date of the notice of closure but before the 60-day period for requesting a hearing expires, the insurer or self-insured employer shall resume paying permanent total disability benefits from the date the hearing is requested and shall continue payment of benefits until an order of the Hearings Division or a subsequent order affirms the notice of closure or until another order that terminates the worker’s benefits becomes final. If the notice of closure is upheld by the Hearings Division, the insurer or self-insured employer must be reimbursed from the Workers’ Benefit Fund for the amount of permanent total disability benefits paid after the date of the notice of closure issued under this subsection.

(b)

An insurer or self-insured employer must establish that the condition of a worker who is receiving permanent total disability benefits has materially improved by a preponderance of the evidence presented at hearing.

(c)

Medical examinations or vocational evaluations used to support the issuance of a notice of closure under this subsection must include at least one report in which the author personally observed the worker.

(d)

Notwithstanding section 54 (3), chapter 2, Oregon Laws 1990, the Hearings Division of the Workers’ Compensation Board may request the director to order a medical arbiter examination of an injured worker who has requested a hearing under this subsection.

(7)

A worker who has had permanent total disability benefits terminated under this section by an order that has become final is eligible for vocational assistance pursuant to ORS 656.340 (Vocational assistance procedure). Notwithstanding ORS 656.268 (Claim closure) (10), if a worker has enrolled in and is actively engaged in a training program, when vocational assistance provided under this section ends or the worker ceases to be enrolled and actively engaged in the training program, the insurer or the self-insured employer shall determine the extent of disability pursuant to ORS 656.214 (Permanent partial disability).

(8)

A worker receiving permanent total disability benefits is required, if requested by the director, the insurer or the self-insured employer, to submit to a vocational evaluation at a time reasonably convenient to the worker as may be provided by the rules of the director. No more than three evaluations may be requested except after notification to and authorization by the director. If the worker refuses to submit to or obstructs a vocational evaluation, the rights of the worker to compensation must be suspended with the consent of the director until the evaluation has taken place, and no compensation is payable for the period during which the worker refused to submit to or obstructed the evaluation. The insurer or self-insured employer shall pay the costs of the evaluation and related services that are reasonably necessary to allow the worker to attend the evaluation requested under this subsection. As used in this subsection, “related services” includes, but is not limited to, wages, child care, travel, meals and lodging.

(9)

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, if a worker receiving permanent total disability incurs a new compensable injury, the worker’s entitlement to compensation for the new injury shall be limited to medical benefits pursuant to ORS 656.245 (Medical services to be provided) and permanent partial disability benefits for impairment, as determined in the manner set forth in ORS 656.214 (Permanent partial disability) (2).

(10)

When a worker eligible for benefits under this section returns to work, if the combined total of the worker’s post-injury wages plus permanent total disability benefit exceeds the worker’s wage at the time of injury, the worker’s permanent total disability benefit must be reduced by the amount the worker’s wages plus statutory permanent total disability benefit exceeds the worker’s wage at injury.

(11)

For purposes of this section:

(a)

A gainful occupation for workers with a date of injury prior to January 1, 2006, who were:

(A)

Employed continuously for 52 weeks prior to the injury, is an occupation that provides weekly wages that are the lesser of the most recent federal poverty guidelines for a family of three that are applicable to Oregon residents and that are published annually in the Federal Register by the United States Department of Health and Human Services or 66-2/3 percent of the worker’s average weekly wages from all employment for the 52 weeks prior to the date of injury.

(B)

Not employed continuously for the 52 weeks prior to the date of injury, but who were employed for at least four weeks prior to the date of injury, is an occupation that provides weekly wages that are the lesser of the most recent federal poverty guidelines for a family of three that are applicable to Oregon residents and that are published annually in the Federal Register by the United States Department of Health and Human Services or 66-2/3 percent of the worker’s average weekly wage from all employment for the 52 weeks prior to the date of injury based on weeks of actual employment, excluding any extended periods of unemployment.

(C)

Employed for less than four weeks prior to the date of injury with no other employment during the 52 weeks prior to the date of injury, is an occupation that provides weekly wages that are the lesser of the most recent federal poverty guidelines for a family of three that are applicable to Oregon residents and that are published annually in the Federal Register by the United States Department of Health and Human Services or 66-2/3 percent of the average weekly wages intended by the parties at the time of initial hire.

(b)

A gainful occupation for workers with a date of injury on or after January 1, 2006, who were:

(A)

Employed continuously for 52 weeks prior to the injury, is an occupation that provides weekly wages that are the lesser of the most recent federal poverty guidelines for a family of three that are applicable to Oregon residents and that are published annually in the Federal Register by the United States Department of Health and Human Services or 66-2/3 percent of the worker’s average weekly wages from all employment for the 52 weeks prior to the date of injury adjusted by the percentage of change in the applicable federal poverty guidelines for a family of three from the date of injury to the date of evaluation of the extent of the worker’s disability.

(B)

Not employed continuously for the 52 weeks prior to the date of injury, but who were employed for at least four weeks prior to the date of injury, is an occupation that provides weekly wages that are the lesser of the most recent federal poverty guidelines for a family of three that are applicable to Oregon residents and that are published annually in the Federal Register by the United States Department of Health and Human Services or 66-2/3 percent of the worker’s average weekly wage from all employment for the 52 weeks prior to the date of injury based on weeks of actual employment, excluding any extended periods of unemployment and as adjusted by the percentage of change in the applicable federal poverty guidelines for a family of three from the date of injury to the date of evaluation of the extent of the worker’s disability.

(C)

Employed for less than four weeks prior to the date of injury with no other employment during the 52 weeks prior to the date of injury, is an occupation that provides weekly wages that are the lesser of the most recent federal poverty guidelines for a family of three that are applicable to Oregon residents and that are published annually in the Federal Register by the United States Department of Health and Human Services or 66-2/3 percent of the average weekly wages intended by the parties at the time of initial hire adjusted by the percentage of change in the applicable federal poverty guidelines for a family of three from the date of injury to the date of evaluation of the extent of the worker’s disability. [Amended by 1953 c.670 §4; 1955 c.553 §1; 1957 c.452 §1; 1959 c.517 §1; 1965 c.285 §22a; 1969 c.500 §2; 1973 c.614 §2; 1974 c.41 §5; 1975 c.506 §1; 1977 c.430 §1; 1981 c.874 §12; 1983 c.816 §3; 1995 c.332 §14; 1999 c.313 §13; 1999 c.927 §3; 2003 c.657 §§5,6; 2005 c.461 §§1,2; 2007 c.274 §3; 2011 c.99 §2; 2017 c.70 §1]

Source: Section 656.206 — Permanent total disability, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.­html.

Notes of Decisions

If evidence prima facie places claimant into odd-lot category, burden is on employer to show that suitable work is regularly and continuously available to claimant. Mansfield v. Caplener Bros., 10 Or App 545, 500 P2d 1221 (1972); Hill v. U.S. Plywood-Champion Co., 12 Or App 1, 503 P2d 728 (1972), Sup Ct review denied

Where claimant falls within odd-lot category, age and training are relevant in determining extent of claimant’s disability. Mansfield v. Caplener Bros., 10 Or App 545, 500 P2d 1221 (1972); Wilson v. Weyerhaeuser, 30 Or App 403, 567 P2d 567 (1977); Livesay v. SAIF, 55 Or App 390, 637 P2d 1370 (1981)

Whether work is available to odd-lot claimant depends on likelihood claimant can sell services in competitive labor market, undistorted by unusual conditions. Hill v. U.S. Plywood-Champion Co., 12 Or App 1, 503 P2d 728 (1972), Sup Ct review denied; Wilson v. Weyerhaeuser, 30 Or App 403, 567 P2d 567 (1977)

Under odd-lot doctrine, income from business owned by claimant, even though claimant contributes some work to it, should not be used to reduce disability. Hill v. U.S. Plywood-Champion Co., 12 Or App 1, 503 P2d 728 (1972), Sup Ct review denied

Evidence of motivation is not needed to establish prima facieodd-lot status where medical facts and other factors show claimant unable to work regardless of motivation. Deaton v. SAIF, 13 Or App 298, 509 P2d 1215 (1973)

Proof of motivation to work is relevant in establishing prima facie case of odd-lot status where injuries do not otherwise dispositively prove permanent total disability. Deaton v. SAIF, 13 Or App 298, 509 P2d 1215 (1973); Blackford v. SAIF, 17 Or App 358, 521 P2d 1092 (1974); Wilson v. Weyerhaeuser, 30 Or App 403, 567 P2d 567 (1977)

Permanent total disability benefits are payable during period of disability and do not cease upon reaching of retirement age. Krugon v. Beall Pipe and Tank Corp., 19 Or App 922, 529 P2d 962 (1974)

Compensation for scheduled injury is not limited to schedule award if injury causes permanent total disability. Hill v. SAIF, 38 Or App 13, 588 P2d 1287 (1979)

Where medical evidence shows that claimant is totally incapacitated so that attempt to find work would be futile, claimant is exempted from usual requirement of proving unemployability. Butcher v. SAIF, 45 Or App 313, 608 P2d 575 (1980); Hanna v. SAIF, 65 Or App 649, 672 P2d 67 (1983); Phillips v. Liberty Mutual, 67 Or App 692, 679 P2d 884 (1984)

Where insurer timely requested hearing on initial disability determination, subsequent issuing of periodic re-examination order did not have res judicata effect on initial determination. Farmers Ins. v. Hopson, 53 Or App 109, 631 P2d 342 (1981)

In proceeding to modify or terminate workers’ compensation disability award, burden of proof is upon party seeking the modification or termination. Harris v. SAIF, 292 Or 683, 642 P2d 1147 (1982)

Where claimant who works two jobs is permanently and totally disabled from injury received on one job, disability benefits are determined by wages received on that job, not by combining wages received for both jobs. Reed v. SAIF, 63 Or App 1, 662 P2d 776 (1983)

Settlement of claim for earlier injury does not exclude consideration of resulting impairment in evaluating claimant’s total condition. Hanna v. SAIF, 65 Or App 649, 672 P2d 67 (1983)

Where claimant was permanently totally disabled, that wife could aid work on days disability prevented him from working should not have been considered in determining award. Allen v. Fireman’s Fund Ins. Co., 71 Or App 40, 691 P2d 137 (1984)

Where issue in workers’ compensation case was whether claimant unreasonably failed to follow medical advice, employer had burden of proof. Christensen v. Argonaut Ins. Co., 72 Or App 110, 694 P2d 1017 (1985), Sup Ct review denied

Special position offered by employer does not constitute regular employment and claimant’s rejection of special position will not preclude finding claimant permanently and totally disabled. Wiley v. SAIF, 77 Or App 486, 713 P2d 677 (1986), Sup Ct review denied

Where pre-existing medical condition interferes with healing of compensable injury, effect of condition on ability to treat injury does not prevent awarding benefits. Waremart, Inc. v. White, 85 Or App 122, 735 P2d 1262 (1987)

When partially disabled claimant became totally disabled as result of compensable condition, claimant was eligible for permanent total disability benefits, notwithstanding that claimant had retired from work force. Crumley v. Combustion Engineering, 92 Or App 439, 758 P2d 878 (1988), Sup Ct review denied. But see SAIF v. Orr, 101 Or App 612, 792 P2d 454 (1990)

Occupation where work is available only on occasional basis is not “regular” employment. Lankford v. Commodore Corp., 92 Or App 622, 759 P2d 329 (1988)

Refusal to undertake or complete offered course of vocational rehabilitation constitutes failure to show claimant was willing to seek employment. Delanoy v. Western Shake Co., 96 Or App 699, 773 P2d 818 (1989)

Where claimant voluntarily leaves workforce and thereafter becomes totally disabled by compensable injury, before being entitled to permanent total disability (PTD) benefits, Workers’ Compensation Board must determine that but for compensable injury, claimant would have returned to work. SAIF v. Stephen, 308 Or 41, 774 P2d 1103 (1989); SAIF v. Orr, 101 Or App 612, 792 P2d 454 (1990)

Noncompensable disability that first occurs after compensable injury is not pre-existing injury and cannot be considered in determining extent of disability at time of hearing. Searles v. Johnston Cement, 101 Or App 589, 792 P2d 449 (1990), Sup Ct review denied

Where claimant unreasonably refuses to mitigate effects of injury, portion of disability that could have been mitigated is not compensable. SAIF v. Orr, 101 Or App 612, 792 P2d 454 (1990)

Where noncompensable disability occurring after injury prevents retraining, resulting inability to retrain may not be considered in evaluating whether claimant is permanently and totally disabled. Elder v. Rosboro Lumber Co., 106 Or App 16, 806 P2d 692 (1991)

Where board found claimant’s employment was not regular gainful employment, express finding that work was unsuitable was not required. SAIF v. Terry, 126 Or App 558, 869 P2d 876 (1994)

Where permanent total disability claim is based on unscheduled disability, impairment finding is not required and testimony of physician other than attending physician is permissible. EBI Companies v. Hunt, 132 Or App 128, 887 P2d 372 (1994)

Definition of “gainful occupation” does not allow consideration of net profitability of employment. Tee v. Albertson’s, Inc., 148 Or App 384, 939 P2d 668 (1997), Sup Ct review denied

Odd-lot doctrine must consider marketability of claimant’s skills in local economy under normal economic conditions. Bruce v. SAIF, 149 Or App 190, 942 P2d 789 (1997)

Worker who is permanently totally disabled cannot also be temporarily totally disabled. SAIF v. Grover, 152 Or App 476, 954 P2d 820 (1998)

Work that worker may “regularly” perform includes part-time employment if within ability of worker and occurring at fixed or uniform intervals. Gornick v. J. Frank Schmidt and Son, 160 Or App 338, 981 P2d 817 (1999)

Preexisting condition is relevant for determining whether worker has “permanent total disability” only if condition was disabling at time worker suffered compensable injury. Fimbres v. SAIF, 197 Or App 613, 106 P3d 690 (2005)

Attorney General Opinions

Benefit increase limitation under 1973 law, (1973) Vol 36, p 710; Workers’ Compensation Board’s authority to require payment of claimant’s attorney fees and expenses, (1978) Vol 38, p 2069

656.001
Short title 656.003
Application of definitions to construction of chapter 656.005
Definitions 656.006
Effect on employers’ liability law 656.008
Extension of laws relating to workers’ compensation to federal lands and projects within state 656.010
Treatment by spiritual means 656.012
Findings and policy 656.017
Employer required to pay compensation and perform other duties 656.018
Effect of providing coverage 656.019
Civil negligence action for claim denied on basis of failure to meet major contributing cause standard 656.020
Damage actions by workers against noncomplying employers 656.021
Coverage exception for laborers under contracts with construction and landscape contractor licensees 656.023
Who are subject employers 656.025
Individuals engaged in commuter ridesharing not subject workers 656.027
Who are subject workers 656.029
Obligation of person awarding contract to provide coverage for workers under contract 656.031
Coverage for municipal volunteer personnel 656.033
Coverage for participants in work experience or school directed professional training programs 656.035
Status of workers in separate occupations of employer 656.037
Exemption from coverage for persons engaged in certain real estate activities 656.039
Election of coverage for workers not subject to law 656.041
City or county may elect to provide coverage for adults in custody 656.043
Governmental agency paying wages responsible for providing coverage 656.044
State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation may insure liability under Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act 656.046
Coverage of persons in college work experience and professional education programs 656.052
Prohibition against employment without coverage 656.054
Claim of injured worker of noncomplying employer 656.056
Subject employers must post notice of manner of compliance 656.070
Definitions for ORS 656.027, 656.070 and 656.075 656.075
Exemption from coverage for newspaper carriers 656.126
Coverage while temporarily in or out of state 656.128
Sole proprietors, limited liability company members, partners, independent contractors may elect coverage by insurer 656.132
Coverage of minors 656.135
Coverage of deaf school work experience trainees 656.138
Coverage of apprentices, trainees participating in related instruction classes 656.140
Coverage of persons operating equipment for hire 656.154
Injury due to negligence or wrong of a person not in the same employ as injured worker 656.156
Intentional injuries 656.160
Effect of incarceration on receipt of compensation 656.170
Validity of provisions of certain collective bargaining agreements 656.172
Applicability of and criteria for establishing program under ORS 656.170 656.174
Rules 656.202
Compensation payable to subject worker in accordance with law in effect at time of injury 656.204
Death 656.206
Permanent total disability 656.208
Death during permanent total disability 656.209
Offsetting permanent total disability benefits against Social Security benefits 656.210
Temporary total disability 656.211
“Average weekly wage” defined 656.212
Temporary partial disability 656.214
Permanent partial disability 656.216
Permanent partial disability 656.218
Continuance of permanent partial disability payments to survivors 656.222
Compensation for additional accident 656.225
Compensability of certain preexisting conditions 656.226
Cohabitants and children entitled to compensation 656.228
Payments directly to beneficiary or custodian 656.230
Lump sum award payments 656.232
Payments to aliens residing outside of United States 656.234
Compensation not assignable nor to pass by operation of law 656.236
Compromise and release of claim matters except for medical benefits 656.240
Deduction of benefits from sick leave payments paid to employees 656.245
Medical services to be provided 656.247
Payment for medical services prior to claim acceptance or denial 656.248
Medical service fee schedules 656.250
Limitation on compensability of physical therapist services 656.252
Medical report regulation 656.254
Medical report forms 656.256
Considerations for rules regarding certain rural hospitals 656.258
Vocational assistance service payments 656.260
Certification procedure for managed health care provider 656.262
Processing of claims and payment of compensation 656.263
To whom notices sent under ORS 656.262, 656.265, 656.268 to 656.289, 656.295 to 656.325 and 656.382 to 656.388 656.264
Compensable injury, denied claim and other reports 656.265
Notice of accident from worker 656.266
Burden of proving compensability and nature and extent of disability 656.267
Claims for new and omitted medical conditions 656.268
Claim closure 656.273
Aggravation for worsened conditions 656.277
Request for reclassification of nondisabling claim 656.278
Board has continuing authority to alter earlier action on claim 656.283
Hearing rights and procedure 656.285
Protection of witnesses at hearings 656.287
Use of vocational reports in determining loss of earning capacity at hearing 656.289
Orders of Administrative Law Judge 656.291
Expedited Claim Service 656.295
Board review of Administrative Law Judge orders 656.298
Judicial review of board orders 656.304
When acceptance of compensation precludes hearing 656.307
Determination of issues regarding responsibility for compensation payment 656.308
Responsibility for payment of claims 656.310
Presumption concerning notice of injury and self-inflicted injuries 656.313
Stay of compensation pending request for hearing or review 656.319
Time within which hearing must be requested 656.325
Required medical examination 656.327
Review of medical treatment of worker 656.328
List of authorized providers and standards of professional conduct for providers of independent medical examinations 656.331
Contact, medical examination of worker represented by attorney prohibited without written notice 656.340
Vocational assistance procedure 656.360
Confidentiality of worker medical and vocational claim records 656.362
Liability for disclosure of worker medical and vocational claim records 656.382
Penalties and attorney fees payable by insurer or employer in processing claim 656.383
Attorney fees in cases prior to decision or after request for hearing 656.385
Attorney fees in cases regarding certain medical service or vocational rehabilitation matters 656.386
Recovery of attorney fees, expenses and costs in appeal on denied claim 656.388
Approval of attorney fees required 656.390
Frivolous appeals, hearing requests or motions 656.403
Obligations of self-insured employer 656.407
Qualifications of insured employers 656.419
Workers’ compensation insurance contracts 656.423
Cancellation of coverage by employer 656.427
Termination of workers’ compensation insurance contract or surety bond liability by insurer 656.430
Certification of self-insured employer 656.434
Certification effective until canceled or revoked 656.440
Notice of certificate revocation 656.441
Advancement of funds from Workers’ Benefit Fund for compensation due workers insured by certain decertified self-insured employer groups 656.443
Procedure upon default by employer or self-insured employer group 656.445
Advancement of funds from Workers’ Benefit Fund for compensation due workers insured by insurer in default 656.447
Sanctions against insurer for failure to comply with contracts, orders or rules 656.455
Self-insured employers to process claims and make records available at authorized locations 656.502
“Fiscal year” defined 656.504
Rates, charges, fees and reports by employers insured by State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation 656.505
Estimate of payroll when employer fails to file payroll report 656.506
Assessments for programs 656.508
Authority to fix premium rates for employers 656.526
Distribution of dividends from surplus in Industrial Accident Fund 656.536
Premium charges for coverage of reforestation cooperative workers based on prevailing wage 656.552
Deposit of cash, bond or letter of credit to secure payment of employer’s premiums 656.554
Injunction against employer failing to comply with deposit requirements 656.556
Liability of person letting a contract for amounts due from contractor 656.560
Default in payment of premiums, fees, assessments or deposit 656.562
Moneys due Industrial Accident Fund as preferred claims 656.564
Lien for amounts due from employer on real property, improvements and equipment on or with which labor is performed by workers of employer 656.566
Lien on property of employer for amounts due 656.576
“Paying agency” defined 656.578
Workers’ election whether to sue third person or noncomplying employer for damages 656.580
Payment of compensation notwithstanding cause of action for damages 656.583
Paying agency may compel election and prompt action 656.587
Paying agency must join in any compromise 656.591
Election not to bring action operates as assignment of cause of action 656.593
Procedure when worker or beneficiary elects to bring action 656.595
Precedence of cause of action 656.596
Damage recovery as offset against compensation 656.602
Disbursement procedures 656.605
Workers’ Benefit Fund 656.612
Assessments for department activities 656.614
Self-Insured Employer Adjustment Reserve 656.622
Reemployment Assistance Program 656.625
Reopened Claims Program 656.628
Workers with Disabilities Program 656.630
Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences funding 656.632
Industrial Accident Fund 656.634
Trust fund status of Industrial Accident Fund 656.635
Reserve accounts in Industrial Accident Fund 656.636
Reserves in Industrial Accident Fund for awards for permanent disability or death 656.640
Creation of reserves 656.642
Emergency Fund 656.644
Petty cash funds 656.702
Disclosure of records of corporation, department and insurers 656.704
Actions and orders regarding matters concerning claim and matters other than matters concerning claim 656.708
Hearings Division 656.709
Ombudsman for injured workers 656.712
Workers’ Compensation Board 656.714
Removal of board member 656.716
Board members not to engage in political or business activity that interferes with duties as board member 656.718
Chairperson 656.720
Prosecution and defense of actions by Attorney General and district attorneys 656.722
Authority to employ subordinates 656.724
Administrative Law Judges 656.725
Duties and status of Administrative Law Judges 656.726
Duties and powers to carry out workers’ compensation and occupational safety laws 656.727
Rules for administration of benefit offset 656.730
Assigned risk plan 656.732
Power to compel obedience to subpoenas and punish for misconduct 656.735
Civil penalty for noncomplying employers 656.740
Review of proposed order declaring noncomplying employer or nonsubjectivity determination 656.745
Civil penalty for inducing failure to report claims 656.751
State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation created 656.752
State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation 656.753
State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation exempt from certain financial administration laws 656.754
Manager 656.758
Inspection of books, records and payrolls 656.772
Annual audit of State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation by Secretary of State 656.774
Annual report by State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation to Secretary of State 656.776
Notice to Secretary of State regarding action on audit report 656.780
Certification and training of claims examiners 656.790
Workers’ Compensation Management-Labor Advisory Committee 656.794
Advisory committee on medical care 656.795
Informational materials for nurse practitioners 656.797
Certification by nurse practitioner of review of required materials 656.798
Duty of insurer, self-insured employer and self-insured employer group to provide information to director 656.799
Informational materials for other health care professionals 656.802
Occupational disease 656.804
Occupational disease as an injury under Workers’ Compensation Law 656.807
Time for filing of claims for occupational disease 656.850
License 656.855
Licensing system for worker leasing companies 656.990
Penalties
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Current through early 2024

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