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OR HB3494
Bill
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ed Diehl
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AI Summary
- Oregon Health Authority must establish minimum reimbursement rates for behavioral health treatment providers serving medical assistance (Medicaid) recipients, changing from permissive ("may") to mandatory ("shall") language
- Expands scope from "addiction treatment" providers to all "behavioral health" treatment providers, covering mental health and substance use disorder services
- Coordinated care organizations must reimburse both in-network and out-of-network behavioral health providers at the OHA-established minimum rates
- Rate-setting requires input from stakeholders and the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission to ensure timely access to all treatment modalities across all geographic regions
- Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment of the 2025 regular legislative session
Legislative Description
Relating to medical assistance reimbursement of behavioral health services; prescribing an effective date.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Behavioral Health and Health Care2/6/2025
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