Oregon benefit reference
Oregon Workers’ Compensation Benefits Chart 2026
Compare fiscal-year SAWW figures, temporary-disability maximums, adjustment factors, waiting days, medical care, and claim deadlines.
Rates checked: August 31, 2026 · Oregon WCD Bulletin 111
Current SAWW and temporary-disability maximums
| Benefit period | SAWW | Adjustment factor | Max: injuries 7/1/17–6/30/23 | Max: injuries 7/1/23–6/30/27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023 | $1,325.24 | 1.06263 | $1,762.57 | — |
| July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024 | $1,295.86 | 1.00000 | $1,762.57 | $1,723.49 |
| July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025 | $1,331.48 | 1.02749 | $1,811.02 | $1,770.87 |
| July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 | $1,417.06 | 1.06427 | $1,927.41 | $1,884.69 |
| July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 | $1,461.21 | 1.03116 | $1,987.47 | $1,943.41 |
The July 2023 SAWW decrease did not reduce continuing benefits; Oregon used the statutory floor factor of 1.00000. Bulletin 111 includes additional maximum groups for older injuries that are outside this calculator.
2026 temporary-benefit reference
| Benefit | General rule for injuries through 2026 | Important qualification |
|---|---|---|
| TTD | 66⅔% of AWW | Minimum, annual adjustments, and injury-group maximum apply |
| TTD minimum | Lesser of $50 or 90% of wages | Applies before eligible annual adjustments |
| TPD | Current TTD × wage-loss proportion | Not always a simple 66⅔% of wage difference |
| 2027 injuries | New 75%/65% tiered formula | Only for injury dates on or after Jan. 1, 2027 |
| Waiting period | Three consecutive calendar days | Retroactive after 14 consecutive days of total disability or qualifying inpatient admission |
Claim and medical timing
| Topic | General rule |
|---|---|
| Accident notice | Immediately and in writing; generally no later than 90 days |
| Limited late-notice route | Within one year when a statutory exception applies |
| Employer transmission | Form 801 to insurer within five days |
| Insurer decision | Generally accept or deny within 60 days |
| Denial appeal | Generally request WCB hearing within 60 days; read the notice |
| Medical provider | Worker choice subject to provider limits and MCO rules |
Official sources
- Oregon WCD Bulletin 111.
- Oregon WCD worker claim instructions.
- Ombuds Office time-loss FAQ.
- Oregon Laws 2026, chapter 78.
Reviewed: August 31, 2026.