1. (1) OAR 836-050-0230 to 836-050-0255 provide for fair standards of underwriting for risks relating to HIV infection and apply to all transactions of life and health insurance subject to the Oregon Insurance Code. Such transactions include the underwriting of applicants for coverage under individual and group life and health insurance, as well as the setting of group underwriting standards. OAR 836-050-0230 to 836-050-0255 apply to all insurers, including health care service contractors and fraternal benefit societies, and all insurance producers and insurance support organizations, that are engaged in the transaction of life and health insurance under the Oregon Insurance Code.

2. (2) For purposes of OAR 836-050-0230 to 836-050-0255:

   1. (a) "AIDS" means Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome;
   2. (b) "ARC" means AIDS Related Complex;

   3. (c) "HIV" means Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

      [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 433, 731, 743 & 746

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 433.045(7), 742.005 & 746.240

History

ID 8-2005, f. 5-18-05, cert. ef. 8-1-05
ID 10-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-10-88
ID 6-1987(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-9-88