Signed by Governor John Kitzhaber

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends certain operations of the Oregon Health Insurance Exchange Corporation (ORHIX).

Highlights:

• Authorizes the ORHIX Corporation to borrow money and provide funding for facilities and operations (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that any money borrowed by the ORHIX corporation or funds granted from the ORHIX corporation do not constitute a pledge of the “full faith and credit” of the State of Oregon (Sec. 1). 

• Prohibits the State of Oregon from paying debts incurred by the ORHIX corporation (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes the following individuals and entities to purchase insurance through the exchange, effective October 1, 2015 (Secs. 10 & 11):
• Employers with no more than 100 employees; 
• Individuals and families; and
• School districts and eligible employees of school districts.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends certain operations of the Oregon Health Insurance Exchange Corporation (ORHIX).

Highlights:

• Authorizes the ORHIX Corporation to borrow money and provide funding for facilities and operations (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that any money borrowed by the ORHIX corporation or funds granted from the ORHIX corporation do not constitute a pledge of the “full faith and credit” of the State of Oregon (Sec. 1). 

• Prohibits the State of Oregon from paying debts incurred by the ORHIX corporation (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes the following individuals and entities to purchase insurance through the exchange, effective October 1, 2015 (Secs. 10 & 11):
• Employers with no more than 100 employees; 
• Individuals and families; and
• School districts and eligible employees of school districts.

Full Bill Text