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LFO staff said the measure is expected to have a minimal fiscal impact on the Oregon Health Authority and no fiscal impact on the Department of Consumer and Business Services. The dash a2 amendment adopted in the work session makes a technical correction to language on page 1, line 17, changing \"muscle sparking\" to \"muscle sparing.\" LFO noted the correction does not change the minimal fiscal impact.

Senator Hayden took a moment to commend advocates who shared personal testimony in support of the bill, calling their stories \"very powerful\" and stating she would give the bill a \"strong yes.\" The subcommittee assigned carriers to take the measure to the Senate and House floors and moved the bill to the full committee with no recorded objections.

The committee record shows the dash a2 technical amendment was adopted and the measure was forwarded for further consideration by the full committee.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Joint Committee On Ways and Means Subcommittee On Human Services 05/28/2025 1:30 PM","oneSentenceSummary","Senate Bill 1137, which would require health insurers to cover autologous breast reconstruction and meet network adequacy for those procedures, received a technical amendment correcting a definition and was forwarded to the full committee with bipartisan support and recorded praise from advocates.","taxTitle","Human Services, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon","taxId",18635,"location","Oregon","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6222525,"Subcommittee advances expansion of Oregon emergency volunteer registry despite screening concerns",361,918000,1279000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3593422-b6fd275534dacf09db984eaf4e48f523&start=918&end=1279","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3593422-b6fd275534dacf09db984eaf4e48f523/thumbnail_918000.jpg","/articles/6222525/Oregon/Subcommittee-advances-expansion-of-Oregon-emergency-volunteer-registry-despite-screening-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6222525-d58dd97433d6f1b798ed139801b5547b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771069364&Signature=PdM7GCRD4b2Zj-sb6mCNW~wTL6x8sSThO3JOaqX0B-lLZJM2-e2wscKZqUuM9UvIorTCH75p5jCuKoYPHnP1ePw8knY1XuCAchnPZUHc6MjJD3ztU81Z3Z57q-26kI-8BITf-M1mXBgEVP-SaJO8tOFHkXAG8WnONwuBmQYawJ4AXo-H0GJ-YyQdudAITTguGZrrR2Sh4x0GrUo3CKqmCGjJ7oDnClXMb2DDWxZ9Unbm7IeGgk8v1p7o4gftTEa-Ib0TAIZ9rv4s1heohKS8BY8AEtDMBFKfQ0O6elZYfICRStqiouK8-iW1zVvJ~GWP11OhfztYUglh6dRETX3J7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Bill 837, which expands Oregon''s emergency volunteer registry to include support and administrative personnel and authorizes the Oregon Health Authority to set additional volunteer requirements, was recommended by the Legislative Fiscal Office and moved to the Ways and Means full committee on May 28.

LFO staff told the subcommittee SB 837 would allow the registry to include nonclinical personnel who can assist with medical and nonmedical operations, permit OHA to establish public health training or health screenings for registrants, and authorize interstate agreements so registrants can assist outside Oregon. LFO said the updates can be managed with existing OHA staff and that the fiscal impact would be minimal.

Several committee members registered opposition to the measure. Senator Hayden said she supported adding nonlicensed workers to the registry but objected to requiring physical and emotional health screenings and immunization status for those volunteers, noting that licensed health providers historically were not asked to undergo the same screenings. Hayden said she would support the bill only if the additional screening requirements were complaint‑driven and that she saw no clear reason for imposing them broadly.

Representative Deal and Representative Scharf also recorded objections. The work session minutes show the objections were noted and carriers were assigned to move the bill to the Senate and House floors.

LFO characterized legal protections in the bill for registrants, including recognition under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact and agent‑of‑the‑state status when performing duties during a declared emergency or public health crisis. The bill also allows OHA to enter into agreements with other states to facilitate cross‑jurisdictional deployment.","Senate Bill 837 would broaden the state emergency volunteer registry to include nonclinical support staff and grant legal protections; the LFO said OHA can implement the changes with existing staff, but several members objected to new screening requirements for nonlicensed volunteers.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6222529,"Committee advances health‑insurance reporting bill after LFO cites minimal fiscal impact; senator objects on Medicaid coverage gap",324,780000,1104000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3593422-b6fd275534dacf09db984eaf4e48f523&start=780&end=1104","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3593422-b6fd275534dacf09db984eaf4e48f523/thumbnail_780000.jpg","/articles/6222529/Oregon/Committee-advances-healthinsurance-reporting-bill-after-LFO-cites-minimal-fiscal-impact-senator-objects-on-Medicaid-coverage-gap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6222529-7ee95e6f9483cfaeb3796da9db79e2e5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771069364&Signature=KibVKIE-9x0RHXz8sFokUOLWZk73dJhWWV7JMyeQdYt0XocCP-RjPYGyQqNQXEa~9IA~TcHZIU~7P7fGwj6x9Pu1JvUCdxgnTuUg0wrEbNqWoD04CjB7yX~Qo8jnUzxp8v0j1kX-rD~cEztsxlBB0AipSnmWjVTx-k9RKnEiUPY7R0b7keLuCRksUrr7yxFSseZAluyFehnyMIB9ucnS2G6lTRMtylPuc-xa5PVz2sbDkMOLqQyi9B4pObfdWbM4AIhf-WT7caV7VvTT8-Nc5a5pfkiwVvHcEE9zTXWcO76goVIMZvode86OGIVhFbhBYddjWmP0Iix6qUwHFl~qZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Bill 824, which directs health benefit plans to provide additional data in annual reports to the Department of Consumer and Business Services, was moved to the Ways and Means full committee during a May 28 work session after the Legislative Fiscal Office described a minimal but absorbable fiscal impact.

The LFO told the subcommittee SB 824 would add reporting requirements such as the number of denials of health benefits, the percentage of benefit payments made to in‑ and out‑of‑network providers, median maximum reimbursement rates for time‑based office visit billing codes, reimbursement rates by region, and carrier documentation demonstrating compliance with behavioral health treatment laws. LFO staff said the fiscal impact on DCBS would be minimal and absorbable.

Senator Hayden registered opposition to the measure on policy grounds when the panel moved to vote, saying the state'administered fee‑for‑service Medicaid population lacks similar reporting and provider requirements. \"Where our real need and real lack is in our Medicaid fee for service population,\" Hayden said, arguing reporting obligations fall on commercial carriers while the state'run program does not require the same scrutiny.

Despite the objection, the subcommittee moved SB 824 to the full committee and assigned carriers to carry the bill to their respective floors.

The record reflects the committee'level focus on fiscal impacts and the routine assignment of carriers for floor action; the LFO continues to serve as the primary fiscal analyst for impacts to state agencies.","Senate Bill 824, which would require carriers to include expanded data in annual DCBS reports, was recommended by LFO and moved to full committee; Senator Hayden objected, citing lack of similar requirements for Medicaid fee‑for‑service enrollees.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6222534,"Subcommittee forwards provider‑network bill amid policy objections over conscience rules and Medicaid fee‑for‑service",354,525000,879000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3593422-b6fd275534dacf09db984eaf4e48f523&start=525&end=879","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3593422-b6fd275534dacf09db984eaf4e48f523/thumbnail_525000.jpg","/articles/6222534/Oregon/Subcommittee-forwards-providernetwork-bill-amid-policy-objections-over-conscience-rules-and-Medicaid-feeforservice","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6222534-be05d9741d24478608c586c5e73738f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771069364&Signature=C37NrxfMKoVBciZ-Yckd7tXf5AQNLzN0gHnjM3lUL2C7CWpfKQi9vm7AZtYbQrWwAHzFb19pmpWLcsz~1NMu7g3puyIWdy7IYFxqC2IN97yvcZAm-LSl4WDZAPzCYSymhJ29fXd6GxH4QFxPnOY~ikfcBFHQXSE0WFgRssvjPKLPxj3mtr~rePg9IxrJvln2BRRPA7AaeIkQCZ-GuqHbWMU9xGT4Gbl80SDKR2HAaCjgfwu0oCLLE5FfSYfYIu~mLZ3-vco5ye4MfJUeJlbYesYKJMACNr34aKzuIGXqlghK8ePZZHgmT3LerIn1W4JOwsKiphv3LjzhEJU6earZdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joint Ways and Means Human Services Subcommittee on May 28 moved Senate Bill 822 to the Ways and Means full committee after the Legislative Fiscal Office described a minimal fiscal impact tied to rulemaking at the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

The LFO described SB 822 as expanding network adequacy requirements for health carriers to ensure timely, appropriate and culturally competent access to reproductive health care. The measure directs DCBS to establish standards aligned to federal guidance as of Jan. 1, 2025, while allowing adjustments for Oregon'specific conditions such as health professional shortage areas and geographic access.

Several lawmakers recorded policy objections on the floor. Representative Deal said his concern was a policy one related to conscientious objectors, noting he believed existing laws could conflict with the bill and asking how services would be carried out in areas with providers who conscientiously objected. Representative Scharf said he objected to the policy in the bill rather than its fiscal impact. Senator Hayden said she supported network adequacy generally but criticized the bill for not requiring similar standards for the state'administered fee‑for‑service Medicaid population, which she said lacks provider network requirements and contributes to higher costs when care shifts to hospitals.

Despite the objections, the subcommittee recorded the motion to move SB 822 to the full committee. The record notes objections by Representative Deal, Representative Scharf and Senator Hayden; chairs nevertheless assigned carriers to take the bill to the Senate and House floors.

LFO staff told the committee the Public Employees' Benefit Board and the Oregon Educators Benefit Board, budgeted within the Oregon Health Authority, already meet the proposed requirements and do not expect fiscal impact; DCBS expects to complete rulemaking with existing staff and absorb the cost.

The work session proceeded with the committee focusing on the budget aspects of bills and recording the policy objections for the permanent record.","Senate Bill 822, which expands network adequacy requirements for reproductive health and directs DCBS rulemaking, was recommended by the LFO and moved to full committee despite policy objections from several members who raised conscience and Medicaid fee‑for‑service concerns.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_46":117,"_48":118,"_50":119,"_52":120,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":121,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":122,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6222540,"Subcommittee advances budget and performance changes for Long‑Term Care Ombudsman",694,26000,720000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3593422-b6fd275534dacf09db984eaf4e48f523&start=26&end=720","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3593422-b6fd275534dacf09db984eaf4e48f523/thumbnail_26000.jpg","/articles/6222540/Oregon/Subcommittee-advances-budget-and-performance-changes-for-LongTerm-Care-Ombudsman","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6222540-b81f7ab9a3d479dda3bab8d54eed8e77/orig.mp4?Expires=1771069364&Signature=M~BFBEcQPUKNr03BRMS8UJuHD-Lf06Y3EI5zIC1ErJwhekMb2xuADmjmgR-zc4IM2DU~3x52J4vpjQtTNYoy-WtlZwxn7OWQXJ7UYRPIyD5o~oJPybOOd9HQZ7wv3W0ZsaS6LNulo6kItwWnLfmUdK0eqyNVJVXFmLgJz6zmiHLv40CGqN0ZJVhaATsgJbpAH-n~S5ov~GeXLS0MX2YnJ~kgAfJv6Q4c2qcfy7IRJujuUS81ICvaqYqo9Suxk14GBCpRy6sMCafRdR0n8HlIg5XIAO~g7u9ra038zkbgyKxbsuXWw03rJeUCCS~VnmR3RoqoBdGo-AhsiZeJDklYOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joint Ways and Means Human Services Subcommittee on May 28 approved the Legislative Fiscal Office's recommendation for House Bill 5,020, the budget bill for the Long‑Term Care Ombudsman program, and adopted a dash 1 amendment providing specific general and other fund amounts and preserving 41 positions.

Gregory Jolivette of the Legislative Fiscal Office told the subcommittee the LFO recommended a total funds budget of $17,532,418 and 41 positions (40.5 FTE), a 13.9% increase over the 2023'025 legislatively approved budget and a 12.1% increase over the 2025'027 current service level. Jolivette identified two notable adjustments: a $210,000 general‑fund decrease for rent savings and a $2,103,043 increase to support five permanent full‑time positions in the Oregon Public Guardian program.

The recommendation also included changes to key performance measures. Jolivette said the LFO recommended adding six new measures and deleting three existing measures, including three tied to the Oregon Public Guardian program to better track impacts on systems such as law enforcement and hospitals. For the Residential Facilities Ombudsman, the LFO proposed a measure to track response times and another to count annual facility visits. Jolivette recommended lowering the initial complaint response target from 1.5 business days to 1 business day because the agency has consistently met the faster standard.

On volunteer metrics, the LFO recommended lowering targets that reflected pre‑COVID levels. The target share of facilities assigned a volunteer would move from 70% to 50% (last reported assignment was 33%), and the annual volunteer hours target would fall from 29,000 to 17,000 (last reported 13,500 hours).

A dash 1 amendment adopted in the work session specified $16,187,279 general fund and $1,345,139 other funds while maintaining 41 positions (40.5 FTE). A motion to move HB 5,020 as amended to the Ways and Means full committee passed in the work session with no objections recorded. The subcommittee chair noted enthusiasm for including five permanent full‑time positions in the package and assigned carriers to take the bill to the Senate and House floors.

The subcommittee recorded Representative Sharp asking a clarification question about the volunteer‑hours target: \"On the volunteer hours did you say 29,000 or 20,000?\" Jolivette confirmed the current target was \"29,000.\" The record does not show further amendments to targets beyond the LFO recommendations adopted in this session.

The action advances HB 5,020 to the full Ways and Means committee for consideration.","The Joint Ways and Means Human Services Subcommittee moved House Bill 5,020, approving LFO budget recommendations, changes to key performance measures and a dash 1 amendment adding specific fund amounts and positions; the package passed the work session with no recorded objections and will go to the full committee.","actionData","errors"]

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