Regulatory Alerts2026-07-14 | Bulletin 2026-5Added · Updated
Bulletin 2026-5: Paid Leave Oregon as an Other Benefit Reducing Short-Term Disability Benefits
Oregon insurers writing Short-Term Disability policies are prohibited from requiring workers to apply for or collect Paid Leave Oregon benefits as a condition for receiving Short-Term Disability benefits. However, insurers may still reduce Short-Term Disability benefit amounts by the value of Paid Leave Oregon benefits, including estimated amounts if the worker declines to apply. Plan documents must clearly disclose that workers are not required to apply for Paid Leave Oregon and that benefits will be reduced accordingly. Insurers must submit updated plan documents for approval by September 1, 2026, or at renewal, whichever occurs first.