HB 3379
Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study Medicaid supplemental reimbursement for ground emergency medical transportation services.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Behavioral Health and Health Care
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- Passed House
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct a study on how Medicaid pays for ground emergency medical transportation services. The study will examine supplemental reimbursement rates for these services. OHA is required to submit its findings and any recommendations to the relevant legislative committees by September 15, 2026. The study’s findings will expire on January 2, 2027.
Key provisions
- OHA must study Medicaid supplemental reimbursement for ground emergency medical transportation services.
- The study must include recommendations for potential legislative changes.
- OHA must submit its findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health.
- The deadline for submitting findings is September 15, 2026.
- The study’s findings are set to expire on January 2, 2027.
Who is affected
- Oregon Health Authority
- Medicaid recipients
- Emergency medical transportation providers
- Legislative Assembly committees related to health
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a study of current reimbursement practices.
- It directs OHA to consider legislative recommendations as part of the study.
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