Written by Paul Smith Paul Smith

Published: 03 July 2017 03 July 2017

Requires health benefit plans to cover for a child enrolled in the plan who is under 18 years of age and who has been diagnosed with a pervasive developmental disorder (including autism) all medical services, including rehabilitation services, that are medically necessary and are otherwise covered under the plan. Rehabilitation services is defined as physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy services to restore or improve function.

Note: 743A.190 was added to and made a part of the Insurance Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 743A or any series therein.

Source: Or. Rev. Stat. §743A.190