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OR HB2023
Bill
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lucetta Elmer
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AI Summary
- Expands mandatory health insurance coverage for applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy from autism spectrum disorder only to include intellectual and developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and trisomy 21
- Defines qualifying intellectual or developmental disabilities as conditions originating before age 22, causing significant impairment in adaptive behavior or intellectual functioning, and not primarily attributed to mental disorders, substance abuse, or ADHD
- Requires coverage of up to 25 hours per week of ABA therapy for individuals who begin treatment before age 9, with prior authorization determinations due within 30 calendar days
- Applies to Public Employees' Benefit Board and Oregon Educators Benefit Board plans, with requirements taking effect for plans issued, renewed, or extended on or after January 1, 2026
- Contains a sunset provision repealing the expanded coverage requirements on January 2, 2030
Legislative Description
Relating to applied behavior analysis.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Behavioral Health and Health Care1/17/2025
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