HB 4003 Oregon House · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to medical assistance; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Removes provisions relating to the use of the prioritized list of health services in the state medical assistance program. Requires the Oregon Health Authority to establish a definition of medical necessity and medical necessity criteria. Requires the Health Evidence Review Commission to develop and maintain clinical coverage policies that are consistent with the authority's definition of medical necessity and with federal laws governing mandatory and optional medical assistance services. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 7, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Health Care.
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Rob Nosse
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