Relating to affordable health care coverage.
Summary
Renames task force to create bridge program as Joint Task Force on Affordable Coverage and charges joint task force with creating comprehensive plan for expanded bridge program that provides affordable health insurance to individuals with incomes above 200 percent of federal poverty guidelines and meets specified criteria. Directs Oregon Health Authority, in collaboration with Department of Consumer and Business Services, to request federal approval for waiver for state innovation to provide federal funding for expanded bridge program and request approval to operate state-based health insurance exchange. Requires implementation of expanded bridge program by January 1, 2029.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2023
Last action Jun 25, 2023
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 25, 2023
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Mar 3, 2023
Committee
Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Feb 28, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ben Bowman
DDemocratic
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