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SB296 • 2025

Directs the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority to study ways to expedite the eligibility determination process for long term care services and supports.

Directs the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority to study ways to expedite the eligibility determination process for long term care services and supports.

Healthcare
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Last action
2025-08-13
Official status
Chapter Number Assigned
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2025-08-13 Senate

    Chapter 617, 2025 Laws.

  2. 2025-08-13 Senate

    Effective date, July 31, 2025.

  3. 2025-07-31 Senate

    Governor signed.

  4. 2025-06-27 Senate

    President signed.

  5. 2025-06-27 House

    Speaker signed.

  6. 2025-06-26 House

    Third reading. Carried by Nosse. Passed. Ayes, 49; Excused, 8--Cate, Elmer, Harbick, McIntire, Nguyen H, Reschke, Wallan, Yunker; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Bowman, Levy B, Speaker Fahey.

  7. 2025-06-25 House

    Recommendation: Do pass.

  8. 2025-06-25 House

    Second reading.

  9. 2025-06-23 Senate

    Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed. Ayes, 29; Excused, 1--President Wagner.

  10. 2025-06-23 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

  11. 2025-06-23 House

    Referred to Ways and Means.

  12. 2025-06-20 Senate

    Second reading.

  13. 2025-06-19 Senate

    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)

  14. 2025-06-17 Senate

    Work Session held.

  15. 2025-06-11 Senate

    Work Session held.

  16. 2025-06-11 Senate

    Returned to Full Committee.

  17. 2025-06-07 Senate

    Assigned to Subcommittee On Human Services.

  18. 2025-03-19 Senate

    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)

  19. 2025-03-19 Senate

    Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

  20. 2025-03-13 Senate

    Work Session held.

  21. 2025-02-11 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  22. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Health Care, then Ways and Means.

  23. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act tells DHS, OHA and OHCS to take actions designed to improve hospital discharges. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8).
Directs the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority to study ways to expedite the eligibility determination process for long term care services and supports. Directs the department and the authority to study needed changes to the regulatory framework for certain facilities that serve residents with complex medical or behavioral health conditions. Directs the department and the authority to study options to expand medical respite programs and to partner with coordinated care organizations and insurers that offer Medicare Advantage Plans for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid to promote timely and appropriate hospital discharges. Directs the authority to establish a post-hospital extended care benefit to cover a medical assistance recipient's stay in a skilled nursing facility for up to 100 days and seek any necessary federal approval.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Relating to: Relating to hospital discharge challenges; and declaring an emergency.
Current location: Chapter Number Assigned