Bill > SB595

This bill requires the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) to include annual cost of living adjustments in all multiyear contracts with private entities that provide health or social services. Specifically, the bill defines a "contractor" as a private entity entering into a multiyear contract with DHS to provide services to children, youth, adults, or families. These contracts must now include annual payment increases that are at least equal to the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the All Urban Consumers in the West Region, as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The CPI is a standard measure of inflation that tracks the average change in prices paid by urban consumers for goods and services. The bill's provisions will apply to all contracts entered into or renewed on or after the effective date of the 2025 Act, ensuring that contractors are compensated for increased costs of providing services over time.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB595