Establishes the Veterans Waiver Program in the Oregon Health Authority to provide, beginning in 2026, medical assistance to low-income veterans who reside in Oregon.

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

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-04-07 House
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
2025-04-07 House
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
2025-04-03 House
Work Session held.
2025-03-11 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-02-13 House
Public Hearing cancelled.
2025-01-17 House
Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2025-01-13 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act creates the Veterans Waiver Program. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.7).
Establishes the Veterans Waiver Program in the Oregon Health Authority to provide, beginning in 2026, medical assistance to low-income veterans who reside in Oregon.
Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Relating to: Relating to veterans; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In House Committee