(1) As used in this section, ‘prescription contraceptive’ means a drug or device that requires a prescription and is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration to prevent pregnancy.

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 414.763

  • Medical assistance: includes any care or services for any individual who is a patient in a medical institution or any care or services for any individual who has attained 65 years of age or is under 22 years of age, and who is a patient in a private or public institution for mental diseases. See Oregon Statutes 414.025
  • United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100

(2) In determining the extent of prescription drugs to be provided in medical assistance, in accordance with ORS § 414.065, the Oregon Health Authority shall ensure payment for a dispensing of prescription contraceptives, to an individual enrolled in the medical assistance program, that is sufficient to last for a period of 12 calendar months. [2023 c.228 § 28]