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Oregon House expands who can bill insurers for substance‑use services; social‑work compact debate fails to win majority
Summary
The House passed House Bill 2013 A to expand the definition of providers who may be recognized by private insurers to include certain outpatient facilities that employ certified alcohol and drug counselors (CADCs). Lawmakers debated a minority amendment to join the Social Work Licensure Compact but the amendment failed to gain a majority.
The Oregon House passed House Bill 20 13 A Tuesday, clearing language to allow certain outpatient facilities that employ certified alcohol and drug counselors to be recognized as providers for billing by private insurers.
The measure changes statute language to add outpatient facilities that operate a certified substance use disorder program and employ CADCs, enabling those facilities to seek payment from private insurers in the same manner Medicaid currently allows. Supporters said the change is meant to improve access to…
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