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OR HB2751
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Evans
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AI Summary
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Oregon Health Authority must administer a two-year demonstration project in Marion and Polk Counties to test expanded compensation for community health workers serving low-income families and children at risk of entering foster care
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Community health workers will be compensated for services addressing social determinants of health that are not currently reimbursed by the state, including connecting families to TANF, SNAP, WIC, housing assistance, and medical assistance
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Project requires use of the Activate Care technology platform or similar system to track data and referrals across state agencies, local agencies, and community-based organizations
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OHA must report to legislative committees by September 15, 2029 on project effectiveness in improving family health outcomes, reducing state agency costs, and improving child safety and well-being
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Project becomes operative January 2, 2026, sunsets January 2, 2030, and receives General Fund appropriation for the 2025-2027 biennium (amount unspecified in bill text)
Legislative Description
Relating to community health worker services; prescribing an effective date.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025