ORS § 743A.170

Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective April 17, 2024
Section 743A.170 - Tobacco use cessation programs
(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.
(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.

ORS 743A.170

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.