Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Senate speeds prior‑authorization for Medicaid repairs of complex rehabilitation equipment
Summary
Senate Bill 549 requires Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations to decide prior‑authorization requests for repair of complex rehabilitation technology within 72 hours; sponsors said the bill will reduce waits that leave Medicaid recipients without needed mobility equipment.
Senate Bill 549, which requires the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and coordinated care organizations (CCOs) to make prior‑authorization determinations for complex rehabilitation technology repairs within 72 hours, passed the Senate on third reading.
Senator Solman, who carried the bill, told senators that OHP beneficiaries often wait “an…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
