Timeline for referral of contested case to dispute denial of application for disability benefits. (1) If a member who is a police officer or a firefighter requests a contested case hearing to dispute a final denial of an application for disability benefits under ORS 238A.235, the Public Employees Retirement Board shall ensure that the contested case is referred for a hearing no later than 180 days after the member requests the hearing, or, if the member requests an extension, no later than 360 days after the member requests the hearing

(2) If the case is not referred for a hearing within the time provided in this section, the member prevails in disputing the final denial of the application under ORS 238A.235. [2025 c.168 §4]

Note: 238A.237 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 238A by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.