ORS 656.230 Lump sum award payments

When a worker has been awarded compensation for permanent partial disability, and the total amount of the award does not exceed $6,000, the insurer or the self-insured employer shall pay the total amount of the award to the worker in a lump sum payment.

Subject to paragraph (b) of this subsection, when a worker has been awarded compensation for permanent partial disability, the total amount of the award exceeds $6,000 and the worker requests payment of all or part of the award in a lump sum payment, the insurer or self-insured employer shall make the payment requested if:

The worker has waived the right to request reconsideration of the notice of closure; or

The award has become final by operation of law.

The insurer or self-insured employer is not required to make the payment requested if:

The insurer or self-insured employer timely requests reconsideration of the notice of closure under ORS 656.268 (5)(e) and the reconsideration proceeding has not yet been completed;

Payment of compensation has been stayed pending a request for hearing or review under ORS 656.313; or

The worker is enrolled and actively engaged in training according to rules adopted pursuant to ORS 656.340 and 656.726.

Any unpaid balance of the award that is not paid in a lump sum payment shall be paid pursuant to ORS 656.216.