Applying for and accepting benefits under these rules shall transfer to the Department all the acceptors' rights, claims, and causes of action against any third party for the covered injury or death to the extent of benefits paid or payable hereunder. Department shall be entitled to the net recovery against the third party to the extent of benefits paid or payable hereunder. Except as provided by ORS 655.510(4), if the Department does not choose to claim damages from a third party, all these rights shall revert to claimant and Department shall waive any interest it has in any recovery.
Or. Admin. Code § 125-160-0800
Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.340, 278.405, 655.520 & 655.555
Stats. Implemented: ORS 655.505 - 655.555