HB 2597 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to reimbursement rates for dental services; prescribing an effective date.

Summary

Directs the Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations to reimburse dental care organizations for dental services provided to medical assistance recipients at a rate no less than 59.8 percent of the average rate paid by insurers nationwide. Directs the authority to annually review and revise the rates. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

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Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

lower

Apr 14, 2025

Committee

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

lower

Apr 14, 2025

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

lower

Jan 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

lower

Jan 13, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

2 primary · 3 co-sponsors