SB 532 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to dental insurers.

SB 532 requires dental insurers in Oregon to follow specific rules for processing and paying claims. It defines a "clean claim" as one with no errors, clear documentation, and no delays in payment. This directly affects dental insurers and patients by ensuring claims meeting this standard are handled promptly. The bill amends state law and takes effect January 1, 2027.

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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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to add a sponsor (Senator Hayden) and renumbered sections, while replacing a reference to an external Oregon statute with a clear internal definition of 'clean claim' to ensure consistent interpretation.

DEFINITION

Replaced a reference to an external state statute (ORS 743B.450) with a specific internal definition of 'clean claim' to clarify that claims must have no errors, be legible, include required documentation, and not require special treatment to be processed timely.

TECHNICAL

Added Senator Hayden as a co-sponsor to the bill.

Renumbered sections from (1)-(8) to (3)-(7) to align with the bill's revised structure.

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Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Upper · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

upper

Apr 15, 2025

Committee

Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.

upper

Apr 15, 2025

Upper · Passed

Recommendation: Do Pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

upper

Jan 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Health Care.

upper

Jan 13, 2025

Introduced

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

upper

3 primary · 0 co-sponsors