Overview

STATE BUDGET

Oregon operates on a biennial budget cycle. The biennium budget begins on July 1 of an odd-numbered year and ends on June 30 of the next odd-numbered year. The Governor submits a proposed budget in December and is expected to sign the budget at the end of June.

STATE LEGISLATURE

The Oregon Senate has 30 members who are elected to serve four-year terms; and the House of Representatives has 60 members elected to two-year terms. In odd numbered years, the legislative session starts on the second Monday in January and lasts up to 160 days. For even years, there is a short session of 35 days or less, beginning in February. Oregon Legislation does not carry over from year to year.

KEY RESOURCES

OREGON KEY CASE

Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems v. State of Oregon and Oregon Health Authority
The Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems filed a lawsuit over HB 2362 which passed in 2021, claiming the merger review authority given to OHA is unconstitutional. The complaint alleges violation of the Due Process clause and non-delegation doctrine of the Oregon constitution. 

2025 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY

Oregon enacted HB3134, which requires insurers to notify the Department of Consumer and Business Services of prior authorization requirements and allow the department to make this information public. Oregon also passed SB951 which prohibits management services organizations from managing professional medical services to prevent the corporate practice of medicine.

Oregon Laws

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Or. Rev. Stat. § 101.090. Exemption of closed bed facilities from certificate of need review; exception: Continuing Care Retirement Communities – Oregon
Introduced: Status: Enacted
A closed bed long term care facility shall be subject to the same requirements as all other long term care facilities, as defined by ORS 442.015, except that it shall be exempt from the certificate […]
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Or. Rev. Stat. § 243.256. Provider reimbursement for hospital services or supplies; payment methods; application: Public Employee Rights and Benefits – Benefit Plans (Miscellaneous ) – Oregon
Introduced: Status: Enacted
A hospital that provides services or supplies under a benefit plan offered by the Public Employees’ Benefit Board shall be reimbursed using the methodology prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 442.392 and may […]
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Or. Rev. Stat. § 243.879. Provider reimbursement for hospital services or supplies; payment methods; application: Public Employee Rights and Benefits — Oregon Educators Benefit Board – Oregon
Introduced: Status: Enacted
A hospital that provides services or supplies under a benefit plan offered by the Oregon Educators Benefit Board shall be reimbursed using the methodology prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 442.392 and may […]
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Or. Rev. Stat. § 413.032: Establishment of Oregon Health Authority: Oregon Health Authority – Oregon
Introduced: Status: Enacted
Establishes the Oregon Health Authority, which is the state Medicaid agency for the administration of funds and also is charged with carrying out the policies adopted by the Oregon Health Policy Board. The Authority is […]
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Or. Rev. Stat. § 413.033. Director: Oregon Health Authority – Oregon
Introduced: Status: Enacted
The Oregon Health Authority is under the supervision and control of a director, who is responsible for performing the duties, functions and powers of the authority. The director may apply for, receive and accept grants, […]
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