Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 836 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES, INSURANCE REGULATION
Division 53 - HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS
Section 836-053-1060 - Definitions
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
For purposes of grievance procedures under OAR 836-053-1000 to 836-053-1200, and ORS 743.804:
(1) "Complaint" means an expression of dissatisfaction directly to an insurer that is about a specific problem encountered by an enrollee or about a decision by an insurer or by an insurance producer acting on behalf of the insurer and that includes a request for action to resolve the problem or change the decision. "Complaint" does not include an inquiry as that term is defined in this rule.
(2) "Inquiry" means a written request for information or clarification about any subject matter related to the enrollee's health benefit plan.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 731.244 & 743.819
Stats. Implemented: ORS 743.801 & 743.804