HB 2989
Requires the Oregon Health Authority to pay out of the Law Enforcement Medical Liability Account any copayment or other cost-sharing amounts owed by an individual for the cost of medical services, or the entire cost of the medical services if an individual is a medical assistance recipient or uninsured, for injuries related to law enforcement activity.
Official Summary
Digest: The Act directs OHA to pay, in some cases, for a person's medical care out of the LEMLA if the person was injured by a peace officer. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.3). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to pay out of the Law Enforcement Medical Liability Account any copayment or other cost-sharing amounts owed by an individual for the cost of medical services, or the entire cost of the medical services if an individual is a medical assistance recipient or uninsured, for injuries related to law enforcement activity. Authorizes the authority to make the final determination of whether injuries are injuries related to law enforcement activity. Directs the authority to conduct outreach about the availability of funding and the process for submitting claims for reimbursement.
Committee
HJUD
Sponsors
Rep Nelson
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
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Legislative Timeline
House: In committee upon adjournment.
House: Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
House: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Story Thread
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