SB 549
Requires the Oregon Health Authority or a coordinated care organization to make a determination on a request for prior authorization for medical assistance coverage for the cost to repair complex rehabilitation technology within 72 hours after receiving the request.
Official Summary
Digest: The Act tells OHA and CCOs to respond within 72 hours to certain requests related to the repair of CRT. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.8). [Digest: The Act prohibits OHA and CCOs from making people get prior approval for the repair of CRT. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1).] [Prohibits the Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations from requiring prior authorization for the repair of complex rehabilitation technology.] Requires the Oregon Health Authority or a coordinated care organization to make a determination on a request for prior authorization for medical assistance coverage for the cost to repair complex rehabilitation technology within 72 hours after receiving the request.
Sponsors
Sen Sollman, Rep Marsh, Sen Gelser Blouin, Sen Woods, Sen Patterson
Last Action
Effective date, January 1, 2026.
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Effective Date
Jan 1, 2026
Public Testimony
Full testimony analysis →11
Total
10
Support
1
Oppose
0
Neutral
Legislative Timeline
Senate: Effective date, January 1, 2026.
Senate: Chapter 258, 2025 Laws.
Senate: Governor signed.
House: Speaker signed.
Senate: President signed.
House: Third reading. Carried by Nosse. Passed.
House: Second reading.
House: Recommendation: Do pass.
House: Work Session held.
House: Public Hearing held.
House: Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care.
House: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Senate: Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed.
Senate: Carried over to 04-22 by unanimous consent.
Senate: Carried over to 04-21 by unanimous consent.
Senate: Second reading.
Senate: Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Senate: Work Session held.
Senate: Public Hearing held.
Senate: Referred to Health Care.
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