Relating to services for medically complex Oregonians.
Summary
Directs the Department of Human Services to establish an Exceptional Home Care Worker Certification program. Directs the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to study the feasibility of implementing a new classification for case managers who serve people with acute behavioral health needs. Directs the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority to study funding pathways for providing behavioral health services to seniors and persons with physical disabilities, a shared functional needs assessment tool and a process for incorporating housing benefit eligibility applications into the Oregon Eligibility (ONE) system. Directs the Department of Human Services to develop a data-driven argument for expanding the service priority levels for which an individual may be eligible for medical assistance.
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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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Human Services, then Ways and Means.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
3 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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