HB 3692
Repeals the requirement that certain health insurers and medical assistance programs provide health care benefits for gender-affirming health care services.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Behavioral Health and Health Care
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Bill overview
This bill removes a requirement that certain health insurers and medical assistance programs in Oregon cover gender-affirming healthcare services. Specifically, it repeals sections of Oregon law that mandated these benefits. This change allows insurers and programs to determine their own coverage policies for gender-affirming care.
Key provisions
- Repeals the requirement for certain health insurers to cover gender-affirming healthcare.
- Repeals the requirement for medical assistance programs (OHP) to cover gender-affirming healthcare.
- Amends ORS 243.144, impacting the Public Employees’ Benefit Board’s health benefit plans.
- Amends ORS 243.877, impacting the Oregon Educators Benefit Board’s health benefit plans.
- Repeals ORS 414.769 and 743A.325.
- Amends Section 59 of Chapter 228, Oregon Laws 2023, regarding the application of other related legislation.
- Updates references to relevant Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) related to healthcare coverage.
Who is affected
- Health insurers in Oregon
- Medical assistance programs (Oregon Health Plan - OHP)
- Public Employees’ Benefit Board
- Oregon Educators Benefit Board
- Individuals seeking gender-affirming healthcare
Notable changes
- Eliminates mandated coverage for gender-affirming healthcare services.
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Primary sponsor
E. Werner Reschke
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