(1) In each individual or small group market, in which a carrier offers a health benefit plan through or outside of the health insurance exchange described in ORS § 741.310, the carrier must offer to residents of this state bronze and silver plans meeting the requirements of subsection (2) of this section and, if offered through the health insurance exchange, certified by the Oregon Health Authority as qualified health plans.

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(2) The department shall prescribe by rule, in accordance with federal requirements, the form, level of coverage and benefit design for the bronze and silver plans that must be offered under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) As used in this section, ‘health benefit plan’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 743B.005. [Formerly 743.822; 2019 c.285 § 9; 2021 c.569 § 38]

743B.130 was added to and made a part of the Insurance Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS Chapter 743B or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.