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2025 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment
Chapter 656 - Workers’ Compensation
Section 656.047 - Oregon Health Authority obligation to provide coverage for volunteer health care providers and support and administrative personnel.
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OR Rev Stat § 656.047 (2025)
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(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall provide workers’ compensation coverage for individuals registered under ORS 401.654 who are injured in the course and scope of performing volunteer services if the injury occurs:
(a) While the individual is performing services at the direction of the authority under ORS 401.661;
(b) While the individual is engaged in training being conducted or approved by the authority for the purpose of preparing the individual to perform services; or
(c) While the individual is performing services at the direction of the authority, pursuant to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact and the Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement, in another jurisdiction where such services are required by reason of an emergency in that jurisdiction.
(2) Workers’ compensation coverage shall be provided under this section in the manner provided by ORS 656.039. [2022 c.37 §3; 2025 c.622 §8]
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