Or. Admin. Code § 436-100-0030

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024
Section 436-100-0030 - Authorization of Offset; Effective Date
(1) Authorization issued by the department will be directed to the paying agent with a copy to the injured worker.
(2) A paying agent making payment of permanent total disability benefits will be entitled to social security disability offset only as authorized by the department.
(3) The department will review the social security offset calculation when notified of a change in the status of a worker subject to social security offset. An amended authorization will be issued, if necessary.
(4) Whenever there is a change in eligibility status of the worker or any one of the worker's beneficiaries receiving benefits for permanent total disability subject to offset, the paying agent must notify the Performance Section.
(5) The paying agent must, immediately upon the death of a worker, terminate payment of previously authorized permanent total disability benefits offset and begin payment of other compensation due under ORS Chapter 656, if any.
(6) The effective date of offset must be the effective date established in the authorization.

Or. Admin. Code § 436-100-0030

WCB 7-1978, f. 6-5-78, ef. 6-6-78; WCD 4-1983(Admin)(Temp), f. & ef. 9-1-83; WCD 2-1984(Admin), f. & ef. 2-22-84; Renumbered from 436-057-0130, 5-1-85; WCD 7-2015, f. 10-12-15, cert. ef. 1/1/2016

Stat. Auth.: ORS 656.209 & 656.727

Stats. Implemented: ORS 656.209 & 656.727