(1) As used in this section:

(a) ‘Child abuse assessment’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 418.782.

(b) ‘Children’s advocacy center’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 418.782.

(c) ‘Forensic interview’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 418.782.

(d) ‘Health benefit plan’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 743B.005.

(2) A health benefit plan shall provide payment to or reimburse a children’s advocacy center for the services provided by the center:

(a) In conducting a child abuse assessment of a child enrolled in the plan; and

(b) That are related to the child abuse assessment including, but not limited to:

(A) A forensic interview; and

(B) Mental health treatment.

(3) The payment or reimbursement made in accordance with this section must be proportionate to the scope and intensity of the services provided by the children’s advocacy center.

(4) This section is exempt from ORS § 743A.001. [2015 c.100 § 4; 2019 c.141 § 28]

743A.252 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.