OAR 436-100-0040: Sanctions Against Worker for Failure to Cooperate with the Department

(1) Any worker entitled to receive permanent total disability benefits who fails to comply with these rules will be subject to suspension of benefits until the worker has complied. (2) If a worker fails to comply with these rules, the director will make a written demand upon the worker by personal service or registered mail. If the worker fails to comply within 20 days of receipt of the demand, the director may authorize suspension of benefits until the worker complies. (3) An order of suspension of benefits will continue in force from the date issued until the date the worker actually complies with these rules. (4) No compensation will become due or be payable during a period of suspension of benefits.