(1) A health benefit plan as defined in ORS § 743B.005 must provide payment, coverage or reimbursement of at least $500 for a tobacco use cessation program for a person enrolled in the plan who is 15 years of age or older.

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 743A.170

  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100

(2) As used in this section, ‘tobacco use cessation program’ means a program recommended by a physician that follows the United States Public Health Service guidelines for tobacco use cessation. ‘Tobacco use cessation program’ includes education and medical treatment components designed to assist a person in ceasing the use of tobacco products.

(3) This section is exempt from ORS § 743A.001. [2009 c.503 § 2]

 

743A.170 was added to and made a part of the Insurance Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS Chapter 743A or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

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