PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — New state rules require Oregon insurance companies to open enrollment to children at least twice a year.
The Oregonian reports the rules were set out to clear up confusion about guaranteed coverage for children.
The Department of Consumer & Business Services issued an emergency rule Thursday.
Last week as federal health reforms kicked in prohibiting health plans from denying coverage to children because they are sick, several insurers suspended sales to all individual applicants younger than 19.
The emergency rules are good for 180 days. The Insurance Division will gather public comment and set permanent rules by March 21.
