OAR 836-043-0200: Statutory Authority; Purpose; Applicability

(1) OAR 836-043-0200 to 836-043-0240 are adopted by the Director pursuant to 731.244, 737.310(13) and 737.526(1) to aid in the effectuation of insurer filings under 737.205, the review of workers’ compensation insurance filings under 737.320 and the hearing process under 737.505 for persons aggrieved by the application of the rating system. (2) The purpose of these rules is to establish an Oregon Workers’ Compensation Rating System Review and Advisory Committee by which the authorized workers’ compensation rating organization for this state may: (a) Exchange information and experience data with its members and the Director; (b) Consult and cooperate with its members and the Director with respect to National Council on Compensation Insurance filings and to application of workers’ compensation rating system; and (c) Hear insured grievances regarding the application of its rating system. (3) These rules apply to all authorized workers’ compensation insurers, the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation and the National Council on Compensation Insurance.