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HB 3591

Requires a group or individual health benefit plan, policy or contract, including plans offered by the Public Employees' Benefit Board or the Oregon Educators Benefit Board, to reimburse out-of-network providers the same as in-network providers for pediatric care and prohibits additional out-of-pocket costs for pediatric care.

Official Summary

Digest: This Act tells some insurers, OEBB and PEBB to pay all children's care providers the same and to cover this care in the same way for in-network and out-of-network care. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Requires a group or individual health benefit plan, policy or contract, including plans offered by the Public Employees' Benefit Board or the Oregon Educators Benefit Board, to reimburse out-of-network providers the same as in-network providers for pediatric care and prohibits additional out-of-pocket costs for pediatric care. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Committee

HBHHC

Sponsors

Rep Javadi, Sen Weber

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

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Legislative Timeline

bill actionJun 27, 2025

House: In committee upon adjournment.

bill actionFeb 20, 2025

House: Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care.

bill actionFeb 18, 2025

House: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Story Thread

3 events tracked · Feb 18 Jun 27, 2025

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