(1) Notwithstanding ORS 192.537 (3), a health insurer may retain genetic information of an individual without obtaining an authorization from the individual or a personal representative of the individual if the retention is for treatment, payment or health care operations by the insurer. (2) Notwithstanding ORS 192.539 (1), a health insurer may disclose genetic information of an individual without obtaining an authorization from the individual or a personal representative of the individual if the insurer discloses the genetic information in accordance with ORS 746.607 (3). (3) As used in this section, retain genetic information has the meaning given that term in ORS 192.531. (4) As used in this section, health care operations does not include underwriting activities. (5) Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with or limit the requirements of ORS 746.135.
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