Bill > HB3490

This bill modifies Oregon's workers' compensation law to remove existing limitations on chiropractic physicians serving as attending physicians in workers' compensation claims. Specifically, the bill eliminates previous restrictions that limited chiropractic physicians to providing medical services for a cumulative total of 60 days or 18 visits, whichever occurred first. The legislation expands the role of chiropractic physicians by allowing them to serve as full attending physicians, similar to medical doctors, and potentially provide more comprehensive medical treatment for workers' compensation injuries. The bill also updates related sections of Oregon law to reflect these changes, including provisions about managed care organizations and medical service providers. This modification aims to give workers more flexibility in choosing their medical treatment and potentially increase access to chiropractic care in workers' compensation cases. The changes would apply to workers' compensation claims, providing chiropractic physicians with expanded capabilities to diagnose, treat, and manage work-related injuries.

Labor and Employment

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3490