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OR SB20

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sara Gelser Blouin

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Department of Human Services must create a Medicaid program for employed individuals with disabilities under 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(ii)(XVI), with eligibility determined without regard to income or resources
  • Income may only be considered for determining premium or cost-sharing requirements to administer the program within available funds
  • Department must coordinate program benefits with participants' employer-sponsored health insurance when applicable
  • Department must seek federal approval to exclude earnings accumulated in a separate savings account from future Medicaid eligibility determinations under ORS 414.706
  • Program must be operational no later than July 1, 2027, with the bill taking effect immediately upon passage as an emergency measure

Legislative Description

Relating to employed individuals with disabilities; declaring an emergency.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means4/7/2025
Human Services1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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