in committeesenateSession: 2025R160% healthcare relevance

SB 691

Directs the Oregon Health Authority to distribute moneys to an entity within the Oregon Health and Science University that advocates for improved maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Official Summary

Digest: The Act tells OHA to give some moneys to an OHSU entity that helps get better maternal and neonatal health care. The Act also says OHA and a CCO have to pay for some peer delivered services and for some hospital services. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.6). [Digest: The Act tells OHA to give some moneys to an OHSU entity that helps get better maternal and neonatal health care. The Act also says OHA and a CCO have to pay for peer support specialist services and some hospital services. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1).] Directs the Oregon Health Authority to distribute moneys to an entity within the Oregon Health and Science University that advocates for improved maternal and neonatal outcomes. Requires the authority and a coordinated care organization to [provide reimbursement for services provided by a peer support specialist] reimburse the costs of covered peer delivered services, regardless of the clinical setting in which services are provided, and for inpatient hospital services provided to specified individuals. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Committee

JWM

Sponsors

Sen Reynolds, Rep Grayber, Rep Neron, Rep Wallan, Sen Patterson

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

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Legislative Timeline

bill actionJun 27, 2025

Senate: In committee upon adjournment.

bill actionApr 10, 2025

Senate: Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

bill actionApr 10, 2025

Senate: Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)

bill actionApr 3, 2025

Senate: Work Session held.

testimonyFeb 18, 2025

Senate: Public Hearing held.

bill actionJan 17, 2025

Senate: Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health, then Ways and Means.

bill actionJan 13, 2025

Senate: Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

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