OR HB 4003
in committeeRelating to medical assistance; declaring an emergency.
Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · lower
Description
Removes provisions relating to the use of the prioritized list of health services in the state medical assistance program. Requires the Oregon Health Authority to establish a definition of medical necessity and medical necessity criteria. Requires the Health Evidence Review Commission to develop and maintain clinical coverage policies that are consistent with the authority's definition of medical necessity and with federal laws governing mandatory and optional medical assistance services. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-02
- Status date
- —
- Latest action
- 2026-03-07 — In committee upon adjournment.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
- —
Sponsors
- Rob Nosseprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-02-02
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
introduction,reading-1,referral-committee
2026-02-02
Referred to Health Care.
referral-committee
2026-02-03
Public Hearing held.
2026-03-07
In committee upon adjournment.
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