Or. Admin. Code § 291-124-0047
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024
Section 291-124-0047 - Refractive Eye Examinations and Eyeglasses(1) Eye Examinations: Health Services shall approve a refractive eye examination at least once every two years. Health Services may authorize refractive eye examinations or eyeglass purchases on a different schedule or frequency on a case-by-case basis. In making any variation or authorization, Health Services may consider the AIC's release date, past optical information, current visual acuity, and the AIC's effort and compliance with a correctional case management plan.(2) Eyeglasses: Health Services shall authorize and provide one pair of eyeglasses when clinically indicated, at state expense, at least once every two years. (a) AICs are responsible for routine or daily maintenance of eyeglasses provided under this rule. Health Services will provide for necessary repairs or replacement of eyeglasses. In the event an AIC misuses, alters, abuses, damages (ordinary wear and tear excepted,) or destroys a pair of eyeglasses provided under this rule, Health Services may require the AIC to incur debt or pre-pay to provide for necessary repairs or replacement. Any decision pursuant to this subsection shall be made after consulting with Behavioral Health Services, and the institution or statewide ADA coordinator, where appropriate, prior to declining to pay for a repair or replacement.(b) An AIC may purchase additional elective care under OAR 291-124-0085, including, eyeglasses, eyewear, eyewear accessories, or optional features for eyeglasses provided under this rule.(3) Contact Lenses: Health Services does not provide contact lens examinations. AICs may purchase contact lenses and lens solution as elective care under OAR 291-124-0085.(4) All healthcare provided under this rule remains subject to OAR 291-124-0041, including clinical review.Or. Admin. Code § 291-124-0047
DOC 17-2024, adopt filed 08/13/2024, effective 8/13/2024Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075