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DCBS outlines workers' compensation modernization, ombuds expansion and a one‑time transfer to BOLI
Summary
DCBS told the committee it plans technology modernization in the workers' compensation system, flagged KPM shortfalls on insurer timeliness of payments, and requested an additional bilingual outreach FTE for the Ombuds for Oregon Workers; staff also described a one‑time $15 million transfer from the Workers Benefit Fund to BOLI.
Director Andrew Stolfi and DCBS staff described a package of investments and performance issues tied to Oregon’s worker protection system — including workers’ compensation, the Workers’ Compensation Board, Oregon OSHA and two ombuds offices.
What was presented: Stolfi and Patrick Heath emphasized two multi‑biennium technology modernization efforts in the Workers’ Compensation Division and at the Workers’ Compensation Board. Agency witnesses said the governor’s budget includes approximately $13,500,000 other funds for workers’ compensation program modernization and $2,500,000 other funds for the Workers’ Compensation Board case management system to modernize appeals workflows.
Workers Benefit Fund transfer: Heath and Stolfi confirmed the…
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