DCBS has a variety of forums for public involvement. Several advisory committees meet on a regular basis, and we hold hearings for changes to rules and health insurance rates.
Workers’ Compensation Management-Labor Advisory Committee
The Workers' Compensation Management-Labor Advisory Committee (MLAC) is a forum for business and labor to meet, explore, and resolve issues involving the workers’ compensation system.
http://www.oregon.gov/DCBS/mlac/Pages/mlac.aspx
Workers’ Compensation Medical Advisory Committee
The Medical Advisory Committee advises the Workers’ Compensation Division on matters related to delivering medical care to workers.
http://wcd.oregon.gov/medical/mac/Pages/index.aspx
Construction safety boards
Seven Governor-appointed boards help the Building Codes Division carry out its mission of ensuring safe construction while promoting a positive business climate.
http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/boards/Pages/index.aspx
Insurance Advisory Committee
The Division of Financial Regulation’s Insurance Advisory Committee discusses key issues of insurance regulation. The committee meets quarterly with representation from insurance companies, insurance agencies, purchasers, and consumer groups.
https://dfr.oregon.gov/help/committees-workgroups/Pages/ins-advisory-committee.aspx
Health Insurance Marketplace Advisory Committee
The Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace Advisory Committee provides guidance and feedback to the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) about issues affecting Oregon’s health insurance marketplace.
http://healthcare.oregon.gov/marketplace/gov/Pages/him-committee.aspx
Workers’ Compensation Board meetings
The Workers' Compensation Board provides timely and impartial resolution of disputes arising under Oregon Workers' Compensation Law and the Oregon Safe Employment Act. The board meets quarterly.
http://www.oregon.gov/wcb/Pages/meetings-minutes.aspx