ORS 746.125: Limitation on coverage of eye care services.

(1) As used in this section:

      (a) “Health care service contractor” has the meaning given that term in ORS 750.005.

      (b) “Independent practice association” has the meaning given that term in ORS 743B.001.

      (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.