Official Summary

Digest: The Act makes changes to laws about how art therapists may be licensed. The Act requires OHA and CCOs to reimburse art therapists for the services they provide. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.7). Allows the Health Licensing Office to issue to a qualified applicant a license to practice art therapy as a provisional licensed art therapist. Requires an applicant for a license as a licensed art therapist or licensed certified art therapist to complete two years of supervised mental health practice. Requires the Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations to provide reimbursement in the state's medical assistance program for the cost of behavioral health services provided by licensed art therapists, licensed certified art therapists and provisional licensed art therapists. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.