HB 2597
Directs the Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations to reimburse dental care organizations for dental services provided to medical assistance recipients at a rate no less than 59.8 percent of the average rate paid by insurers nationwide.
Official Summary
Digest: The Act tells OHA to increase the rate at which dental care organizations are reimbursed. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Directs the Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations to reimburse dental care organizations for dental services provided to medical assistance recipients at a rate no less than 59.8 percent of the average rate paid by insurers nationwide. Directs the authority to annually review and revise the rates. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Committee
JWM
Sponsors
Rep Pham H, Rep Javadi
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
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Legislative Timeline
House: In committee upon adjournment.
House: Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
House: Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
House: Work Session held.
House: Public Hearing held.
House: Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
House: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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