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House approves bill to ensure state‑recommended vaccines are covered without out‑of‑pocket costs
Summary
The Oregon House passed Senate Bill 1598 on final reading, a measure supporters said prevents patients from paying $150–$200 out of pocket for recommended immunizations and gives the state public health officer limited standing‑order authority to align coverage with evidence‑based guidance.
Representative Noss urged adoption of Senate Bill 1598 on the House floor, saying the bill protects consumers from ‘‘paying $150 to $200 out of pocket per person for immunizations that should be covered by insurance.’’ He said the measure updates state references to federal agencies and gives Oregon Health Authority officials a process to notify regulators…
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