Bill > HB2209

This bill modifies the process for amending contracts between the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs), which are health care organizations that provide comprehensive medical services to Oregon Health Plan members. The bill extends the required notice period for proposed contract amendments from 60 to 180 days and mandates that OHA provide a detailed analysis of the proposed amendment's fiscal impacts, administrative simplification potential, and effects on members, providers, and counties. The bill also introduces a new requirement for OHA to seek input from CCOs and providers during the amendment process, with at least 30 days allowed for feedback, and requires OHA to respond to that input within 30 days. Additionally, the bill allows for contract amendments in more scenarios, including those necessitated by changes in capitation rates, and increases the notice period for behavioral health service contract changes from 90 to 180 days. The changes aim to improve transparency, collaboration, and communication in the contract amendment process between OHA and CCOs, with the new provisions applying to contracts entered into, amended, or renewed on or after the effective date of the 2025 Act.

Health and Social Services

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2209