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Or. Rev. Stat. § 656.228 (2026)

Payments directly to beneficiary or custodian

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      656.228 Payments directly to beneficiary or custodian. (1) If compensation is payable for the benefit of a beneficiary other than the injured worker, the insurer or the self-insured employer may segregate any additional compensation payable on account of that beneficiary and make payment directly to the beneficiary, if sui juris; otherwise, to the guardian or person having custody of the beneficiary.

      (2) Compensation paid to an injured worker who is a minor prior to receipt of notice by the insurer or the self-insured employer from the parent or guardian of the minor that the parent or guardian claims the compensation shall discharge the obligation to pay compensation to the extent of such payment. [Amended by 1957 c.477 §1; 1965 c.285 §25; 1981 c.854 §12]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1957–1987 · leading case: Ellis v. Fallert, 307 P.2d 283 (Or. 1957).
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Ellis v. Fallert, 307 P.2d 283 (Or. 1957). “But see, ORS 656.228. Our decision rests squarely upon the proposition that the benefits extended to the workman for himself, his wife and child, are “in lieu of all claims against his employer” (ORS 656.”
Gwynn v. State Accident Ins. Fund Corp., 733 P.2d 895 (Or. Ct. App. 1987). “ORS 656.228. ORS 656.273 provides, in part: “(1) After the last award or arrangement of compensation, an injured worker is entitled to additional compensation, including medical services, for worsened conditions resulting from the original injury.”
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