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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in ORS 735.721 to 735.727:
(1) “Community” means the area of geographically contiguous political subdivisions as determined by the Oregon Health Authority in collaboration with the board of directors of a community-based health care initiative.
(2) “Qualified employee” means an individual who:
(a) Is employed by a qualified employer;
(b) Resides or works within a community;
(c) Does not have health insurance; and
(d) Does not qualify for publicly funded health care.
(3) “Qualified employer” means an employer that:
(a) Employs 1 to 50 full-time equivalent employees;
(b) Pays a median wage to its employees that is equal to or below an amount that is 300 percent of the federal poverty guidelines;
(c) For two months prior to enrollment in a community-based health care improvement program, or for the duration of the employer's operation if the employer has been in operation less than two months, has not provided to employees employer-based health insurance coverage for which the employer contributes at least 50 percent of the cost of premiums;
(d) Offers community-based health care services through a community-based health care improvement program to all qualified employees and their dependents regardless of health status;
(e) Agrees to participate in a community-based health care improvement program for at least 12 months; and
(f) Agrees to provide information that is deemed necessary by the community-based health care initiative to determine eligibility, assess dues and pay claims.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Insurance § 735.721 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-56-insurance/or-rev-st-sect-735-721/
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