Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective June 6, 2024
Section 348.592 - Loan cancellation insurance(1) The Director of the Office of Student Access and Completion may obtain loan cancellation insurance for any person holding a loan under this section and ORS 348.505 to 348.530 and 348.570.(2) The insurance shall insure the life of the student who borrows under this section and ORS 348.505 to 348.530 and 348.570 for the amount of the principal and interest due on the loan and the State of Oregon shall be named as the beneficiary. If the borrower dies before repaying the loan, the insurance shall be used to pay the balance of the loan and the director shall issue a satisfaction of the obligation.(3) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall procure bids for the purchasing of insurance in compliance with the laws governing the purchase and furnishing of services to state agencies.Amended by 2017 Ch. 66, § 50, eff. 5/17/2017.Amended by 2013 Ch. 747, § 121, eff. 8/14/2013, op. 7/1/2014.Formerly 348.620; 2011 c. 637, § 177 348.592 was added to and made a part of 348.500 to 348.621 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.