Oregon Disability Resources
If you just got hurt on the job, received a diagnosis, or need to understand what Oregon offers for people with disabilities, this page covers the major programs and how to access them.
Workers' Compensation
The Oregon Workers' Compensation Division under the Department of Consumer and Business Services handles claims.
What to do if you're hurt at work:- Report the injury to your employer within 90 days.
- Seek medical treatment -- you may choose your own attending physician.
- File a claim (Form 801) with your employer.
- Report to your employer within 90 days.
- Formal claim filing: no strict deadline, but report as soon as possible.
- Nearly all Oregon employers must carry workers' compensation insurance.
- Temporary disability pays 66 2/3% of gross weekly wage.
- Employee chooses the attending physician.
- Phone: 503-947-7810 / 1-800-452-0288
- Web: wcd.oregon.gov
State Disability Programs
Oregon does not have a traditional state disability insurance program but has Oregon Paid Leave (started 2023).
- Provides up to 12 weeks for personal serious health conditions, family leave, or safe leave.
- Up to 14 weeks total in some pregnancy-related situations.
- Pays up to 100% of wages (with sliding scale).
- Online at paidleave.oregon.gov
Medicaid
Oregon Medicaid is called the Oregon Health Plan (OHP).
How to apply:- Online at one.oregon.gov
- By phone: 1-800-699-9075
Vocational Rehabilitation
The Oregon Commission for the Blind and Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation under the Department of Human Services help people with disabilities find employment.
Contact:- Phone: 1-877-277-0513
- Web: oregon.gov/odhs/vr
Disability Rights
Disability Rights Oregon is the state's federally designated Protection and Advocacy organization. Contact:- Phone: 503-243-2081 / 1-800-452-1694
- Web: droregon.org
Veterans Services
The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs provides state-level assistance.
Contact:- Phone: 503-373-2085 / 1-800-828-8801
- Web: oregon.gov/odva
State Employment Protections
Oregon has strong disability protections under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 659A, which prohibits disability discrimination for employers with 6 or more employees.
Where to file a complaint:- Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI): 971-245-3844
- Web: oregon.gov/boli
Key Contacts
| Agency | Phone | Website | |--------|-------|---------| | Workers' Compensation Division | 1-800-452-0288 | wcd.oregon.gov | | Oregon Paid Leave | See website | paidleave.oregon.gov | | Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) | 1-800-699-9075 | one.oregon.gov | | Vocational Rehabilitation | 1-877-277-0513 | oregon.gov/odhs/vr | | Disability Rights Oregon | 1-800-452-1694 | droregon.org | | BOLI (Civil Rights) | 971-245-3844 | oregon.gov/boli | | Social Security Administration | 1-800-772-1213 | ssa.gov |