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Bill would speed contested‑case referrals, adjust disability rules for police and firefighters in PERS
Summary
The House Committee on Labor and Workplace Standards on April 28 heard testimony on SB 588 A, which would set timelines for contested‑case referrals and revise disability eligibility rules for police officers and firefighters under PERS.
The House Committee on Labor and Workplace Standards on April 28 heard testimony on Senate Bill 588 A, legislation sponsored in the Senate to alter Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) procedures and standards for police officers and firefighters seeking duty‑related disability benefits.
Senator Mark Meek, sponsor of the measure, told the committee SB 588 A is intended to “keep our promise to Oregon’s police officers and firefighters” by bringing timelier and fairer processing to disability claims. Meek said the measure is the product of stakeholder work with PERS, firefighters and police associations, and pushed to resolve long delays and denials affecting members with serious duty‑related injuries, including…
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