2015 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 16 - Financial Institutions, Insurance
Chapter 735 - Alternative Insurance
Section 735.721 - Definitions for 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.

[2009 c.470 §1; 2013 c.69 §1; 2015 c.318 §43]

Note: 735.721 to 735.727 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 735 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.