OR SB296

Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority must create a dashboard to track eligibility determination times for long-term care services under Medicaid, and conduct an operational review to streamline the process with benchmarks and target dates

Oregon Health Authority must establish a post-hospital extended care benefit covering up to 100 days in a skilled nursing facility for Medicaid recipients, pending federal approval by September 1, 2025

Studies required on regulatory frameworks for facilities serving residents with complex medical/behavioral health conditions, including assessment of enhanced care services and specific needs contracts expansion

Studies required on expanding medical respite programs statewide for homeless individuals and options to coordinate with coordinated care organizations and Medicare Advantage Plans for improved hospital discharge planning

General Fund appropriations increased by $2,135,440 for DHS central services, $1,666,753 for OHA Medicaid, $75,571 for behavioral health, and $128,128 for health policy and analytics for the 2025-2027 biennium