Or. Admin. Code § 471-070-2170

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 471-070-2170 - Self-employed: Termination

(1) A self-employed individual may terminate elective coverage by filing a written notice online or in another method approved by the department.

(2) A self-employed individual can terminate elective coverage any time after the coverage has been in effect for three years or longer. The termination shall take effect 30 days after the notice to terminate is received by the department, unless a later date is requested by the self-employed individual on the written notice.

(3) A self-employed individual may terminate elective coverage that has been in effect for less than three years only in the following circumstances:

(a) The individual has filed a voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy petition; or

(b) The individual changed employment status or is otherwise no longer eligible for elective coverage, in accordance with OAR 471-070-2005.

(4) The notice to terminate elective coverage under (3) of this rule must provide the following information:

(a) The reason for the termination; and

(b) Any supporting documentation.

(5) The department may terminate a self-employed individual's elective coverage if the individual is delinquent on contributions in accordance with OAR 471-070-2030.

(6) When the department determines that a self-employed individual's election shall be terminated under section (5) of this rule, the department will send the individual a letter to terminate at their last known address or electronically when permitted, if the employer has opted for electronic notification, as shown in the department's records that provides:

(a) The reason for the termination;

(b) Instructions for how to resolve issues leading to the termination; and

(c) The date that the termination will take effect absent action on behalf of the self-employed individual.

(7) All contributions payable in accordance with OAR 471-070-2030 are due immediately upon termination of coverage.

(8) A self-employed individual whose elective coverage is terminated by the department may not reelect coverage as a self-employed individual for three years following the date of termination.

Or. Admin. Code § 471-070-2170

ED 2-2022, adopt filed 01/31/2022, effective 1/31/2022

Publications: Contact the Oregon Employment Department for information about how to obtain a copy of the publication referred to or incorporated by reference in this rule.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 657B.340

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 657B.130