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Glossary
Glossary
Find a workers' compensation form
Looking for a specific Oregon workers' compensation insurance form? Look no further. We have all the pertinent forms you will need to report an injury, submit an application, work release and more.
Affordable workers' compensation insurance
Are you looking for cheap workers' comp insurance? Our helpful SAIF representatives are eager to talk to you about how you can obtain coverage through us. Call us today at 888.598.5880.
Inclement weather can mean an increase in injured workers
December 6, 2016 — SAIF reminds employers to take precautions with snow and ice in the forecast.
Supporting your injured worker
An injury that prevents someone from working is more than a physical obstacle. Injured workers worry about providing for their families and when they can return to work.
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Injured worker benefits
Workers injured on the job may be eligible for several kinds of benefits, including time-loss benefits, coverage of medical treatment, permanent work restrictions, and more.
Careers in claims
Careers in claims
Workers' comp resources
These state agencies run the workers' comp system. Check their websites for more information about services for workers.
Billing SAIF
Part of our role in the workers’ comp system is making sure you receive payments you are due for providing medical treatment to an injured worker.
Looking for a unique setting to utilize your nursing knowledge?
October 21, 2016 — If you're a registered nurse or nursing student, join us Nov. 1 to learn how our nurse consultants help injured workers in Oregon.
Claim management and the role of managed care organizations (MCOs)
August 9, 2016 — One of the most effective respurces we have for helping injured workers is our partnership with managed care organizations.
Return-to-work programs
SAIF is committed to helping injured workers return to work as early as is medically appropriate. Return-to-work programs play a major role in controlling claim costs.
Filing a workers' comp insurance claim
Filing a workers' compensation insurance claim quickly is the most important step if an employee suffers an injury on the job. Visit our site to file a workers' comp claim.
EAIP
The Employer-at-Injury Program (EAIP) is one of the financial incentives available to employers and injured workers.
Court rules that a job interview injury can be compensable
October 9, 2017 — A job applicant who was injured while doing “actual work” for the company during his evaluation was awarded workers’ comp benefits.
Workers’ comp overview
In short, workers’ compensation insurance provides benefits like medical treatment and income replacement for workers who are injured or suffer an occupational disease as a result of their work.
Medications
Medications
Referral notice
Referral notice for injured workers
A message from CEO Kerry Barnett
August 13, 2015 — Understanding and responding to the needs of employers and injured workers is the clearest path to success.
What is workers' comp?
Workers' compensation insurance (often called "workers' comp") provides benefits for workers who are injured as a result of their work.
Oregon workers’ comp insurance
SAIF's employer guide helps answer all your workers' compensation insurance questions, file a claim, report payroll, and view trainings. Visit our site today.
Annual Report 2018
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Annual Report 2019
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About SAIF
SAIF is Oregon's not-for-profit workers' compensation insurance company. We are the market leader, providing coverage to more than half the businesses in Oregon.
SAIF’s online employer resources are now available in Spanish
August 15, 2022 — From making payments to reporting payroll to helping injured workers return to work, SAIF’s Spanish employer guide has all the information an employer needs when it comes to workers’ comp.
Annual Report 2021
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What is workers' comp?
In short, workers' compensation insurance (often called "workers' comp") provides benefits for workers who become injured or sick as a result of their work.
What is workers' comp?
In short, workers' compensation insurance provides benefits for workers who are injured or become ill as a result of their work.
What is vocational assistance?
January 6, 2016 — Our expert vocational coordinators help injured workers stay employed, and help employers access benefits for training and equipment.
Manufacturing
Each year, thousands of workers are killed or seriously injured by exposure to unguarded or inadequately guarded machines. Learn how you can prevent amputations and other life-altering injuries.
Other states coverage
If permitted by the other state’s law, coverage for Oregon employees working temporarily in other states is provided under your SAIF policy.
Annual Report 2017
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Annual Report 2016
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Required legal notices for workers' compensation
Required legal notices for workers' compensation
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Tips for safely employing young workers
Tips for safely employing young workers
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What young workers need to know when looking for work
What young workers need to know when looking for work
Resilience in young workers
Resilience in young workers
CompQuotes | Winter 2024
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Common terms
We've created a handy list to explain the terms and acronyms you'll hear, especially if you have a workers' comp claim.
CompQuotes | Winter 2025
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Investing in return-to-work pays off—for your employees and you
Oregon state agencies and universities received more than $1 million in wage reimbursements last year through the Employer-at-Injury Program. Benefits also may include improved recovery, reduced disability, and lower claims costs.
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Proposal materials
Our proposal materials exemplify our leadership in providing valuable tools to improve workers' comp insurance.
Comp Quotes | winter 2020
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Our people
Ever imagine you'd work for an insurance company and love it? Neither did many of us, but at SAIF we have lots of interesting and gratifying types of jobs. Take a minute to meet the people behind the positions:
At the heart of what we do
December 10, 2015 — When protecting workers is ingrained in everything you do, everyone wins.
SAIF company information
SAIF is a not-for-profit workers' compensation company. We make workers' compensation insurance affordable and available to the employers of Oregon.
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The value of the Total Worker Health approach
The value of the Total Worker Health® approach
More Oregonians are working from home. Are they being safe? [video]
March 17, 2018 — New SAIF video offers tips on home office safety
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Government relations
Government relations
SAIF offers expertise on COVID-19 workplace safety
August 12, 2021 — Claims data show toll of COVID-19 on workers.
SAIF reminds employers to spurn the burn
August 3, 2017 — Sun safety and skin care key to battling the blaze
SAIF reminds workers to fall back safely
November 3, 2016 — The end of daylight saving time brings extra safety risks to Oregon workers.
Safety observations for coaching and recognition
Safety observations for coaching and recognition
SAIF declares $210 million dividend; second during pandemic
March 10, 2021 — This is the 12th year in a row SAIF has returned a dividend to policyholders.
Why your boss might be the key to flu prevention
February 5, 2020 — Regardless of your title, work can wait.
Pets account for nearly 400 workers' comp claims a year [video]
July 25, 2019 — Learn how to prevent injuries from adorable Oregon predators.
State organizations align on health and safety
March 10, 2017 — SAIF, Oregon OSHA, and the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences at OHSU sign first-ever alliance on Total Worker Health®
Tips for keeping young workers safe
Tips for keeping young workers safe
4 ways to keep workplaces safe this summer
June 24, 2021 — How to keep employees safe during warm weather and wildfire season.
Summer break doesn't have to result in a summer break
June 19, 2017 — Data shows young worker injuries are more common during summer months.
SAIF partners with Oregon State University to host courses on new pesticide standards
November 30, 2016 — Courses will enable attendees to provide annual training to workers
Making better data-driven decisions
You don’t need a crystal ball to figure out when, where, and why workplace injuries happen. SAIF can help you crunch the numbers and make a plan to lower your risk.
Would you like to learn more about being a claims adjuster?
January 13, 2017 — Our claims adjusters do important work for Oregonians.
Snow and ice caused most workplace slips, trips, and falls in 7 years
February 12, 2024 — SAIF received more than 400 claims after last month’s winter weather.
SAIF declares $100 million dividend
June 3, 2020 — Policyholders will receive their dividend in October.
How to avoid spreading the flu at work
November 14, 2018 — Stay home—work can wait.
New fund to help Oregon businesses respond to coronavirus
March 31, 2020 — The coronavirus worker safety fund will help pay for expenses tied to making workplaces safer.
Parents: Don’t forget this safety talk with your teens
June 7, 2018 — Empower young workers to speak up for their own safety
Call on the “Flu Fighters” to keep your workplace healthy
January 31, 2017 — With flu cases increasing in Oregon, SAIF wants to make sure the flu stays out of the workplace.
January 2017 storms unload chilling number of slip and fall injuries
February 22, 2017 — SAIF reports more slips, trips, and fall claims last month than the past five Januarys combined.
The eclipse hazard you probably haven’t thought about [video]
July 10, 2017 — Before you look up, look around.
Late summer heat melts worker injury record
September 1, 2017 — SAIF received more heat-related injury claims last month than the last two Augusts combined.
Smart starts for big wins: Ideas for Total Worker Health® (TWH)
Smart starts for big wins: Ideas for Total Worker Health® (TWH)
Smith Frozen Foods | Weston
Smith Frozen Foods | Weston
Injury prevention is not just for athletes
July 25, 2024 — Celebrate sports with workplace safety.
SAIF hires Chip Terhune as new president and CEO
May 26, 2021 — Terhune will start on July 1.
Chainsaws aren’t only dangerous in horror movies [videos]
May 30, 2019 — New videos from SAIF offer safety tips for chainsaw use at home and work.
SAIF at GOSH
Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety & Health Conference (GOSH)
6 safety tools that won’t break the bank
April 10, 2017 — Tight budgets call for creative thinking. These free resources can save you time and money, while helping to prevent workplace injuries and promote health.
Get a job, work safe
Get a job, work safe
SAIF touring state with free agricultural safety seminars
January 17, 2025 — The seminars are available in English and Spanish.
Ag safety seminars and new construction safety seminars kick off later this month
October 9, 2023 — Construction and ag seminars will both start later this month and run through next spring.
SAIF declares $135 million dividend
September 6, 2023 — This is the 14th consecutive year Oregon businesses will receive a dividend from SAIF.
SAIF brings back free in-person farm safety trainings
October 17, 2022 — Free seminars around the state will be in English and Spanish.
SAIF declares $75 million dividend
September 14, 2022 — This is the 13th consecutive year Oregon businesses will receive a dividend from SAIF.
AGC/SAIF group members to receive return for 2019-2020 performance
July 14, 2021 — Retro return distributed to 625 member companies.
It's time to talk about mental well-being in the workplace
February 3, 2020 — Support a culture of well-being at your workplace by encouraging use of mental health resources.
Let's not celebrate quitters' day
January 16, 2019 — 3 ways to support your workers’ resolutions
9 ways employers can help workers keep healthy resolutions
January 4, 2017 — SAIF offers tips on how the workplace can support employee goals
Prevent injuries, stay alert: Check your tread before you spring forward
March 10, 2017 — Let daylight saving time serve as a reminder to check your tire (and shoe) tread for safety!
Safety pays—again and again
September 13, 2017 — SAIF will return two dividends to its customers this year: one based on premium alone, and another based on safety performance.