Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 656 § 656.010 — Treatment by spiritual means
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 656 ·
Oregon Code § 656.010·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Treatment by spiritual means.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require a worker who in good
faith relies on or is treated by prayer or spiritual means by a duly accredited
practitioner of a well-recognized church to undergo any medical or surgical
treatment nor shall such worker or the dependents of the worker be deprived of
any compensation payments to which the worker would have been entitled if
medical or surgical treatment were employed, and the employer or insurance
carrier may pay for treatment by prayer or spiritual means. [1965 c.285 §41c]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 656.010
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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