1. (1) As used in this section:

   1. (a) “Health care service contractor” has the meaning given that term in ORS 750.005.
   2. (b) “Independent practice association” has the meaning given that term in ORS 743B.001.
2. (2) An insurer or a health care service contractor that has a contract with an independent practice association to provide eye care services may not limit coverage of eye care services only to services provided by a physician if the eye care services are covered services and are within the lawful scope of practice of a licensed optometrist.

Note: 746.125 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 746 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

[2005 c.442 §2]