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HB 4127 – The Act allows OHA to use state funds to pay health care providers that may not receive federal Medicaid funds. Requires the Oregon Health Authority to adopt a payment mechanism to pay certain nonprofit reproductive (abortion) health care providers (Planned Parenthood) that are not eligible to receive federal Medicaid funds for services provided to medical assistance recipients. Applies to claims for payment for services provided on or after July 4, 2025, if the claim is not eligible for federal financial participation and has not yet been paid. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AMENDMENT -3 Modifies the definition of “prohibited entity” to a nonprofit reproductive health care provider that received more than $800,000 in Medicaid reimbursements in 2023 and is not eligible to receive federal Medicaid funds. Expands “law” to include “rule, regulation, or other government action” and “enacted” to include “adopted
or taken.”
Fiscal impact: Fiscal impact issued.
Revenue impact: No revenue impact.
Bill Features:
- Adds a new section to ORS chapter 414, defining a “prohibited entity” as a nonprofit reproductive health care provider enrolled in the state medical assistance program but ineligible for federal Medicaid funds.
- Requires the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to establish a fee-for-service payment mechanism for these entities using only state funds.
- Mandates that OHA conduct biennial rate analyses to ensure adequate reimbursement for reproductive health services.
Oregon has put out the welcome mat for free abortions. This will increase how many tax dollars will go to pay for in-state and out-of-state abortions.