Effective January 1, 2004, the authority of licensed nurse practitioners to treat Oregon injured workers was expanded, as set forth in ORS 656.245 and Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 436, Divisions 010, 015, and 060.

Beginning on October 1, 2004, this authorization applies to Oregon licensed nurse practitioners only if they certify they have reviewed and understand informational materials provided by the Workers' Compensation Division (WCD) about the workers' compensation system.

If the director has not authorized you and you treat a patient with an Oregon workers' compensation claim, the insurer will not have to pay for the services you provided.

If you have questions, please contact Rachel Myllenbeck,
503-947-7747.