1. (1) For purposes of Sections 742.562 and 742.566 of the Insurance Code, limiting the cancellation and non-renewal of insurance policies, the failure of an association, to remit premiums when due for any reason (including but not limited to interruption or termination of employment or membership) shall not be regarded as “non-payment of premium” by any insured under a plan providing for remittance of premium by such association, unless the insured has been given written notice of the failure to remit and has not paid the premium by ten days after such notice, or the due date of the premium remittance under the mass marketing plan, whichever is later.

2. (2) Every mass marketing plan shall provide that an insured may maintain the policy in force in the same amount, for 60 days after termination of employment or membership or discontinuance of the plan. The member would pay the premium applicable to the class of risk to which the member would belong as an individual. The option to maintain the insurance in force must be exercised within 30 days following the date of termination. Any notice of cancellation or non-renewal of a policy under a mass marketing plan shall include a notice to the insured member that the insurer will allow the association, a reasonable opportunity to consult with the insurer and to present facts in opposition to cancellation or non-renewal.

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Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 731

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 737.600(3)(d)

History

IC 8-1983, f. & ef. 11-10-83