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OR HB4156
Bill
Status
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Smith
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AI Summary
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Modifies Medicaid supplemental reimbursement requirements for emergency medical services (EMS) providers owned or operated by local governments, state agencies, or federally recognized Indian tribes
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Replaces the "intergovernmental transfer program" with a broader "funding mechanism" for transferring funds between EMS providers and the Oregon Health Authority to cover costs of serving coordinated care organization members
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Allows General Fund moneys to be used to certify expenditures as eligible for federal financial participation, whereas previous law prohibited any General Fund use for implementation
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Caps administrative fees at 20% of emergency medical services costs, with providers allowed to count up to 120% of the fee as an operating cost
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Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Relating to medical assistance reimbursement of emergency medical services; and declaring an emergency.
Last Action
President signed.
3/5/2026