"If you have questions about the vocational assistance process, contact [use appropriate reference to the insurer]. If you still have questions contact the Workers' Compensation Division's toll free number 1-800-452-0288."
If you have questions about vocational assistance, contact:
[Insurer name]
[Insurer contact person]
[Insurer address]
[Insurer phone number]
If you still have questions, call the Workers' Compensation Division at 800-452-0288 (toll-free).
"You have the right to request a return-to-work plan conference if the insurer does not approve a return-to-work plan within 90 days of determining you are entitled to a training plan, or within 45 days of determining you are entitled to a direct employment plan. The purpose of the conference will be to identify and remove all obstacles to return-to-work plan completion and approval. The insurer, the worker, the counselor, and any other parties involved in the return-to-work process must attend the conference. The insurer or the worker may request a conference with the division if other delays in the vocational assistance process occur. Your request for this conference should be directed to the Employment Services Team of the Workers' Compensation Division. The address and telephone number of the division are: Employment Services Team, Workers' Compensation Division, P.O. Box 14480, Salem, Oregon 97309-0405; 1-800-452-0288.";
You have the right to request a return-to-work plan conference if the insurer does not approve a return-to-work plan:
- Within 90 days of determining you are entitled to a training plan, or
- Within 45 days of determining you are entitled to a direct employment plan.
Conference purpose: Identify and remove obstacles to return-to-work plan completion and approval.
Conference attendance: The insurer, the worker, the counselor, and others involved in the return-to-work process must attend.
Other conferences: The insurer or the worker may request a conference with the Workers' Compensation Division about other delays in vocational assistance.
To request a conference, write or call:
Workers' Compensation Division
Employment Services Team
PO Box 14480
Salem, OR 97309-0405
"If you have questions about the vocational counselor selection process, contact [use appropriate reference to the insurer]. If you still have questions, call the Workers' Compensation Division at 1-800-452-0288.";
If you have questions about the process for selecting a vocational counselor, contact:
[Insurer name]
[Insurer contact person]
[Insurer address]
[Insurer phone number]
If you still have questions, call the Workers' Compensation Division at 800-452-0288 (toll-free).
Or. Admin. Code § 436-120-0115
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 656.340 & ORS 656.726(4)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 656.340