Relating to medical assistance; declaring an emergency.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Mar 7, 2026
In committee upon adjournment.
Session
2026R1
Introduced
Feb 2, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Rob Nosse· primary
Summary
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Removes provisions relating to the use of the prioritized list of health services in the state medical assistance program. Requires the Oregon Health Authority to establish a definition of medical necessity and medical necessity criteria. Requires the Health Evidence Review Commission to develop and maintain clinical coverage policies that are consistent with the authority's definition of medical necessity and with federal laws governing mandatory and optional medical assistance services. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.