Prohibits out-of-network providers from balance billing for pediatric care in certain circumstances.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Representative Javadi,, Senator Weber
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-02-20 House
Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care.
2025-02-18 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act tells a children's care provider to bill the same for in-network and out-of-network care sometimes and makes some insurers, OEBB and PEBB pay these care providers in a way that is similar. Takes effect 91 days after it passes. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1).
Prohibits out-of-network providers from balance billing for pediatric care in certain circumstances. Requires insurers, the Oregon Educators Benefit Board and the Public Employees' Benefit Board to reimburse out-of-network providers in the same way as in-network providers for the same pediatric care and services in certain circumstances.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to pediatric care; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee