Bill > HB2217

This bill modifies requirements for Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs), which are healthcare organizations that provide medical services to Oregon's Medicaid population, to improve health outcomes for children. Specifically, the bill requires CCOs to change their community advisory council membership to include at least 40 percent consumer representatives who are parents of children under 19, with at least two parents representing children from newborn to five years old. The bill mandates that CCOs collaborate with Early Learning Hubs when conducting community health assessments and developing community health improvement plans. These plans must now include a specific evaluation of health services for children from birth to kindergarten entry, and identify opportunities to partner with community organizations, preschools, and child care facilities to increase service access. The bill also requires CCOs to involve various child and family-focused organizations in developing these plans, such as Early Learning Council programs, Youth Development Council programs, and school health providers. The changes will become operative on January 1, 2026, and apply to community health assessments and improvement plans conducted on or after the bill's effective date, which is the 91st day following the adjournment of the 2025 legislative session.

Health and Social Services

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2217