OAR 436-150-0005: Definitions

As used in OAR 436-150-0001 through 436-150-0040, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Compensation,” for the purposes of this program, means temporary and permanent disability due injured workers pursuant to ORS chapter 656, and out-of-pocket expenses for injured workers in accordance with OAR 436-009-0025, such as prescription and mileage reimbursements. Compensation does not include amounts payable to providers, or benefits payable pursuant to claim settlements or claim disposition agreements. (2) “Default” means an insurer has failed to make payments of compensation due injured workers pursuant to ORS chapter 656 for which there is no dispute over the right of the worker to receive such compensation or the amount therein. (3) “Director” means the director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services or the director’s delegate for the matter. (4) “Hearings Division” means the Hearings Division of the Workers’ Compensation Board. (5) “Insurer” means an insurer authorized under ORS chapter 731 to transact workers’ compensation insurance in this state. (6) “Oregon Insurance Guaranty Association” or “OIGA” means the association created by ORS 734.550. (7) “Paying Agency” means the insurer, or the insurer’s authorized representative, responsible for paying compensation due under ORS chapter 656.