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OR SB1137

Bill

Status

Passed

7/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Broadman

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Health benefit plans in Oregon that cover breast reconstruction services must cover autologous breast reconstruction procedures (using patient's own tissue) and all related medically necessary inpatient and outpatient services, including revisions, when prescribed according to accepted standards of care

  • Covered procedures include 15 specific flap techniques such as DIEP, SIEA, and gluteal artery perforator flaps, as well as hybrid procedures combining autologous reconstruction with implants

  • Revision procedures covered include liposuction, grafting, nipple reconstruction, nipple and areola tattoos, fat necrosis excision, capsulotomy, and breast capsulorrhaphy

  • Carriers must maintain adequate provider networks for these services; if network is insufficient, out-of-network providers must be reimbursed at rates no less than average in-network rates with no additional cost-sharing for patients

  • Applies to health benefit plans issued, renewed, or extended on or after January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating to autologous breast reconstruction.

Last Action

Effective date, January 1, 2026.

7/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/17/2025
Human Services5/23/2025
Ways and Means4/15/2025
Health Care3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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