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2008			to the top
Employers and worker leasing companies
Injured workers
Insurers, self-insurers, and third-party administrators
		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 October 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 January 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< /td>	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
		Workers' compensation proof of coverage (POC) reporting requirements	10/16/01
		Effect of SB 269 on confidentiality of worker medical records and employer's access to medical reports and vocational reports	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
		Workers' compensation proof of coverage (POC) reporting requirements	10/16/01
		Effect of SB 269 on confidentiality of worker medical records and employer's access to medical reports and vocational reports	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
		Workers' compensation proof of coverage (POC) reporting requirements	10/16/01
		Effect of SB 269 on confidentiality of worker medical records and employer's access to medical reports and vocational reports	10/16/01
		Effect of SB 485 on Unscheduled Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) Rates	9/27/01
		Tragic events of September 11, 2001	9/20/01
		Interim Compensation	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
		Early Completion of Phase Out of WCD Claims Closure Services	11/8/00
		Employer At Injury Program	11/8/00
		Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) reporting on Guaranty Contracts, Cancellations, Endorsements, and Reinstatements	6/5/00
		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