OR HB2799

Increases the cap on reimbursable litigation costs (records, expert opinions, witness fees) for workers' compensation claimants who prevail against claim denials from $1,500 to $3,500

Establishes automatic annual adjustments to the cost cap on July 1 each year, tied to the percentage increase in average weekly wage as computed by the Employment Department

Requires adjustments to be rounded to the nearest multiple of $100

Applies to cases where claimants successfully challenge denied workers' compensation claims before Administrative Law Judges, the Workers' Compensation Board, Court of Appeals, or Supreme Court

Insurers or self-insured employers remain responsible for paying these costs in addition to compensation owed to the claimant