How does a carrier close an Own Motion claim that has been reopened under ORS 656.278?
Pursuant to OAR 438-012-0055, when a carrier is in receipt of medical reports indicating that claimant’s condition has become medically stationary, the carrier shall close the claim without the issuance of a Board order. The carrier shall issue a Form 440-2066 (“Notice of Closure: Own Motion Claim”) to the claimant with copies to his/her attorney (if any) and the Workers’ Compensation Division. The Form 440-2066 closure shall inform the claimant of the amount and duration of temporary disability compensation, the amount of any permanent disability award determined under ORS 656.278(1)(b) and (2)(d), and the medically stationary date. If the carrier has awarded permanent disability benefits, a copy of its worksheet must also be included. If the claimant requests Board review of an Own Motion Notice of Closure, the Board will notify all parties that review has been requested. The carrier has 14 days after notification to submit to the Board, the claimant, and the claimant’s attorney, if
