Directs the Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations to reimburse certain rural hospitals at rates no less than 150 percent of the rates paid as of the effective date of the Act.

Healthcare

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Senator Smith DB,, Anderson,, Representative Reschke, Senator Linthicum,, Representative Boice,, McIntire,, Osborne,, Wright
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In Senate 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 Senate
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-06-09 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
2025-06-09 Senate
Referred to Health Care.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act tells OHA and CCOs to increase the rates at which certain rural hospitals are reimbursed. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.1).
Directs the Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations to reimburse certain rural hospitals at rates no less than 150 percent of the rates paid as of the effective date of the Act.
Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Relating to: Relating to Medicaid reimbursement rates for rural hospitals; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In Senate Committee