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HB2219 • 2025

Directs the Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations, to the extent permitted by federal law, to establish reimbursement rates for labor and delivery services provided by hospitals to medical assistance recipients that are no less than the costs to provide the services.

Directs the Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations, to the extent permitted by federal law, to establish reimbursement rates for labor and delivery services provided by hospitals to medical assistance recipients that are no less than the costs to provide the services.

Healthcare
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

  3. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act tells OHA and CCOs to change the rates at which hospitals are reimbursed for labor and delivery services. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.8).
Directs the Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations, to the extent permitted by federal law, to establish reimbursement rates for labor and delivery services provided by hospitals to medical assistance recipients that are no less than the costs to provide the services.
Relating to: Relating to reimbursement rates for hospital obstetric services.
Current location: In House Committee