Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 243 § 243.886 — Limitations on district participation in benefit plans; exceptions

Limitations on district participation in benefit plans; exceptions. (1) Except as provided in subsections (2), (3) and (4) of this section, a district may not provide or contract for a benefit plan and eligible employees of districts may not participate in a benefit plan unless the benefit plan: (a) Is provided and administered by the Oregon Educators Benefit Board under ORS 243.860 to 243.886; or (b) Is offered through the health insurance exchange under ORS 741.310 (1)(b)(B). (2)(a) Except for community college districts, a district that was self-insured before January 1, 2007, or a district that had an independent health insurance trust established and functioning before January 1, 2007, may provide or contract for benefit plans other than benefit plans provided and administered by the board if the premiums for the benefit plans provided or contracted for by the district are equal to or less than the premiums for comparable benefit plans provided and administered by the board. (b) A community college district may provide or contract for benefit plans other than benefit plans provided and administered by the board. (c) In accordance with procedures adopted by the board to extend benefit plan coverage under ORS