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2010			to the top
Employers and worker leasing companies
Injured workers
Insurers, self-insurers, and third-party administrators
Medical providers
Vocational providers

2009			to the top
Employers and worker leasing companies
		Economy affects Workers' Compensation Division revenue	2/6/09
Injured workers
		Economy affects Workers' Compensation Division revenue	2/6/09
Insurers, self-insurers, and third-party administrators
		Processing a claim upon the death of a worker	12/29/09
		New workers' compensation laws to take effect Jan. 1, 2010	12/14/09
		Payment data for upcoming timeliness audits	11/23/09
		Insurer notice to employers regarding non-disabling claims reimbursement	11/10/09
		Insurer notice to employers and injured workers regarding the Employer-at-Injury Program	11/10/09
		State office closures and furlough days for state employees	10/8/09
		Changes to Workers' Compensation Division audits	6/8/09
		2009 Proof-of-coverage law change	5/28/09
		Economy affects Workers' Compensation Division revenue	2/6/09
Medical providers
		Economy affects Workers' Compensation Division revenue	2/6/09
Vocational providers

2008			to the top
Employers and worker leasing companies
Injured workers
Insurers, self-insurers, and third-party administrators
		New Medicare reporting requirements	10/28/08
		2008 insurer actions necessary for compliance with new proof-of-coverage law	7/31/08
		Changes to medical fee schedule calculation process	7/3/08
		Audit of claim processing activities	4/23/08
		Communications with and between attorneys	2/26/08
		Proof of coverage law changes coming in 2009	1/9/08
Medical providers
		Information revision request for certified health care providers	8/12/08
		Changes to medical fee schedule calculation process	7/3/08
		Review of cervical disc arthroplasty (artificial disc replacement surgery)	1/29/08
Vocational providers

2007			to the top
Employers and worker leasing companies
		Extension of time frames for flood victims	12/27/07
		The Workers' Compensation Division creates new Medical Section and Benefit Services Section	4/11/07
		Workers' right to choose health care providers	3/7/07
Injured workers
		Extension of time frames for flood victims	12/27/07
		Applicability of House Bill 2007 relating to domestic partnerships	12/21/07
		The Workers' Compensation Division creates new Medical Section and Benefit Services Section	4/11/07
		Workers' right to choose health care providers	3/7/07
Insurers, self-insurers, and third-party administrators
		Extension of time frames for flood victims	12/27/07
		Vocational eligibility determination audit results, penalties, and required actions	12/21/07
		Modification of process for reconsideration of Notices of Closure	12/21/07
		Applicability of House Bill 2007 relating to domestic partnerships	12/21/07
		Important reminder to podiatrists, chiropractors, naturopaths, and physician assistants to certify	9/17/07
		Streamline resolution of claim closure disputes	8/22/07
		DCBS data sharing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Medicare and workers' compensation benefits	6/26/07
		DCBS data sharing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services	5/25/07
		Vocational eligibility determination audits	5/16/07
		2004-2006 Compliance audit results and civil penalties	4/11/07
		Electronic data interchange (EDI) medical bill reporting implementation	4/11/07
		The Workers' Compensation Division creates new Medical Section and Benefit Services Section	4/11/07
		Workers' right to choose health care providers	3/7/07
		DCBS data sharing with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services; Medicare and workers' compensation settlements	2/21/07
Medical providers
		Extension of time frames for flood victims	12/27/07
		Important reminder to podiatrists, chiropractors, naturopaths, and physician assistants to certify	9/17/07
		DCBS data sharing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Medicare and workers' compensation benefits	6/26/07
		Clarification of changes to workers' compensation medical fee schedule	5/29/07
		DCBS data sharing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services	5/25/07
		The Workers' Compensation Division creates new Medical Section and Benefit Services Section	4/11/07
		Workers' right to choose health care providers	3/7/07
Vocational providers
		Extension of time frames for flood victims	12/27/07
		The Workers' Compensation Division creates new Medical Section and Benefit Services Section	4/11/07

2006			to the top
Employers and worker leasing companies
		Review of lumbar artificial disc	8/9/06
Injured workers
		Review of lumbar artificial disc	8/9/06
		Important information about independent medical exams	2/6/06
Insurers, self-insurers, and third-party administrators
		Supplemental disability for workers with multiple jobs at the time of injury	12/13/06
		Employer-at-Injury Program audit methodology change	8/29/06
		Correction of the state's average weekly wage	8/23/06
		Review of lumbar artificial disc	8/9/06
		Worker independent medical exam survey	5/31/06
		Suspension of civil penalties for guaranty contract terminations	5/10/06
		AIG settlement	4/4/06
		Operative date of physician list for independent medical examinations (IMEs)	3/7/06
		Physician authorization to conduct independent medical exams (IMEs)	2/22/06
		Important information about independent medical exams	2/6/06
Medical providers
		Review of lumbar artificial disc	8/9/06
		New occupational therapist IME authorization requirement	6/12/06
		Oregon licensed physical therapists new requirement	6/8/06
		Physician authorization to conduct independent medical exams (IMEs)	2/22/06
Vocational providers

2005			to the top
Insurers, self-insurers, and third-party administrators
		Insurer contact for department payment and collection activities	12/13/05
		Insurance adjuster licensing	8/5/05
		Reporting injured worker claims by fax	6/16/05
		Civil penalties for late reporting of premium assessment	6/13/05
		Civil penalties for coverage and claims processing performance	6/1/05
		Using tables to convert percentage(s) of hearing loss to percent of whole person	5/18/05
		Using tables to convert percentage(s) of visual loss to percent of whole person	5/18/05
Employers and worker leasing companies
		Using tables to convert percentage(s) of hearing loss to percent of whole person	5/18/05
		Using tables to convert percentage(s) of visual loss to percent of whole person	5/18/05
2004			to the top
Insurers, self-insurers, and third-party administrators
		Revised Form 801	10/6/04
		Urgent reminder to nurse practitioners to certify by Oct. 1, 2004	9/27/04
		Quarterly review of vocational eligibility determinations	9/2/04
		Nurse practitioners guide and list	6/7/04
		Workers' Compensation Lawbook	5/26/04
		Audit methodology	4/26/04
		Delinquency report	4/26/04
		Claim retention policy	3/31/04
		Application of three-day waiting period	2/26/04
2003			to the top
Employers and worker leasing companies
		New PO Box mailing address	5/23/03
Injured workers
Insurers, self-insurers, and third-party administrators
		Reporting claims to WCD	12/22/03
		Computing reduction of subsequent PPD awards for claims with dates of injury and first closure between Jan. 1, 2000, and July 30, 2001	10/14/03
		Electronic reporting of proof-of-coverage data	8/21/03
		New PO Box mailing address	5/23/03
		Employer-at-Injury Program (EAIP) - Audit methodology	3/17/03
Medical providers
		New PO Box mailing address	5/23/03
Vocational providers
		New PO Box mailing address	5/23/03
2002			to the top
Employers and worker leasing companies
		Notice to agricultural employers	3/6/02
		Applicability of Senate Bill 316	2/12/02
Injured workers
		Benefit payments to injured workers	10/24/02
		Applicability of Senate Bill 316	2/12/02
Insurers, self-insurers, and third-party administrators
		Compensability of oral prescription medications dispensed by physicians	11/7/02
		Clarification of large deductible policies and claim cost responsibility	11/7/02
		Benefit payments to injured workers	10/24/02
		Voluntary claim reopening under ORS 656.278	8/20/02
		Applicability of Senate Bill 316	2/12/02
		Employer workers' compensation coverage available online	2/4/02
Medical providers
		Compensability of oral prescription medications dispensed by physicians	11/7/02
		Employer workers' compensation coverage available online	2/4/02
Vocational providers
		Employer workers' compensation coverage available online	2/4/02
2001			to the top
Employers and worker leasing companies
		Applicability of offers of modified employment	12/4/01
		Effect of SB 269 on confidentiality of worker medical records and employer's access to medical reports and vocational reports	10/16/01
		Workers' compensation proof of coverage (POC) reporting requirements	10/16/01
		Effect of SB 485 on unscheduled permanent partial disability (PPD) rates	9/27/01
		Interim compensation	9/20/01
		Workers' compensation coverage requirements under public contracts	6/26/01
Injured workers
		Applicability of offers of modified employment	12/4/01
		Effect of SB 269 on confidentiality of worker medical records and employer's access to medical reports and vocational reports	10/16/01
		Workers' compensation proof of coverage (POC) reporting requirements	10/16/01
		Effect of SB 485 on unscheduled permanent partial disability (PPD) rates	9/27/01
		Interim compensation	9/20/01
Insurers, self-insurers, and third-party administrators
		Applicability of offers of modified employment	12/4/01
		Effect of SB 269 on confidentiality of worker medical records and employer's access to medical reports and vocational reports	10/16/01
		Workers' compensation proof of coverage (POC) reporting requirements	10/16/01
		Effect of SB 485 on unscheduled permanent partial disability (PPD) rates	9/27/01
		Interim compensation	9/20/01
		Tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001	9/20/01
		Workers' compensation coverage requirements under public contracts	6/26/01
		Designation and responsibility of a paying agent, ORS 656.307 and OAR 436-060-0180	6/4/01
		Workers' Compensation Division's pilot PPD audit findings and methodology incorporation into compliance performance audits	5/1/01
		Use of telephone claim processes within the framework of Oregon's statutes and rules	1/12/01
Medical providers
		Effect of SB 269 on confidentiality of worker medical records and employer's access to medical reports and vocational reports	10/16/01
Vocational providers
		Effect of SB 269 on confidentiality of worker medical records and employer's access to medical reports and vocational reports	10/16/01
2000			to the top
Insurers, self-insurers, and third-party administrators
		New and omitted medical condition reopening claim processing by insurers	12/29/00
		Employer-at-Injury Program (EAIP) - clemency period	12/29/00
		Employer-At-Injury Program	11/8/00
		Early completion of phase out of WCD claims closure services	11/8/00
		Phase out of claims closure services - Third phase	6/1/00
		Implementation of permanent partial disability (PPD) pilot audit	4/20/00
		Phase out of claim closure services - Second phase	1/31/00
1999			to the top
Injured workers
		Permanent partial disability rates	12/3/99
Insurers, self-insurers, and third-party administrators
		Permanent partial disability rates	12/3/99
		Senate Bill 220 implementation	10/22/99
		Phase out of claim closure services	8/6/99