Toll-free in Oregon: 800-927-1271 •  503-378-3351 •  Text-display telephone: 503-378-4100

The ombudsman's office helps those injured at work. It was established to assist Oregon's injured workers and reports only to the director of the Department of Consumer & Business Services. It's imperative that workers injured on the job report all carrier misbehavior to the ombudsman's office and seek its help when needed. It also gets your difficulties "on-the-record" which may help you in the future.

The Ombudsman will provide answers about: workers’ rights and responsibilities, time-loss benefits, medical benefits, claim closure, the litigation process, claim disposition agreements (CDA's), disputed claim settlements (DCS's) and independent medical exams.

Workers' Compensation Infoline: 800-452-0288 •  Text-display telephone: 503-947-7993

The Workers Compensation Division (WCD) administers and enforces Oregon's workers' compensation laws. Pages within WCD include:

•	A Quick Reference Guide — Introducing Oregon’s Workers’ Compensation System http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/wcd/communications/publications/3225coded.html
•	Oregon Laws and Administrative Rules Relating to Workers' Compensation http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/wcd/policy/rules/oarors.html
•	Oregon Workers' Compensation Board http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/wcb/index.html is required to provide timely and impartial resolution of disputes arising under the Workers' Compensation Law and the Oregon Safe Employment Act.
•	Workers' Compensation Statistics and Reports http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/wcd/statpg.html
•	Authorized Vocational Rehabilitation Providers http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/wcd/policy/bulletins/b151_lst.pdf This is a listing of vocational rehabilitation organizations authorized by the Department of Consumer and Business Services to provide return-to-work help to injured workers.

Every Oregonian has one state senator and one state representative. It's imperative you keep them informed of difficulties with the workers comp system. The good one will fight for you.

Oregon has never had a governor more pro injured worker and knowledgeable about workers compensation.

With some exceptions, employers are prohibited from discriminating against those injured at work. It's not required that workers actual file a workers' compensation claim. Visit BOLI's FAQ section at http://www.oregon.gov/BOLI/TA/T_FAQ_Tainjwkr.shtml to learn details.

Oregon OSHA enforces Oregon's workplace safety and health rules.

OSHA's mission is to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of America's workers. Their section entitled "The Workers' Page" is at http://www.osha.gov/as/opa/worker/index.html

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - ADA http://www.eeoc.gov

Title I of the ADA requires an employer to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

SAIF Corporation provides workers compensation coverage solely for employers of Oregon workers. They are self-supporting, not-for-profit, and publicly owned. SAIF is governed by a five-member Board of Directors appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Oregon Senate. SAIF is not officially owned by Oregonians, instead it's called a quasi-state.

Using the phrase "Workers' Compensation" will show cases and decisions by the Oregon Court of Appeals and Oregon Supreme Court. Use your browser's "Find on this page" feature to locate specific text within a page. Visit http://www.osl.state.or.us/NAV/workore.html to view a list.

Get information about Social Security and its programs from the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Also visit the AARP Social Security Resource Center for addional information.

Social Security Disability Insurance https://nosscr.org/social-security-disability-insurance-overview/

You may qualify for disability benefits if you're unable to work because you have a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death.

Also visit the AARP Disability Benefits section for addional information.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) administers four major disability compensation programs which provides to federal workers (or their dependents) and other specific groups.

The DOJ is responsible for general counsel and supervision of all civil actions and legal proceedings in which the state is a party or has an interest. The Department, through the Attorney General, also has full charge and control of all the state's legal business that requires the services of an attorney or legal counsel. It is divided into six operating divisions: Appellate, Civil Enforcement, Criminal Justice, General Counsel, Division of Child Support, and Trial.