HB 2979

Abstract

Requires Oregon Health Authority to establish review process for medical assistance reimbursement rates for costs of dental services. Requires authority to prescribe standard reporting, claims and prior authorization request forms for dentists serving medical assistance recipients. Requires authority to provide types and scope of dental services in Health Care for All Oregon Children program to youth up to age 26 and to citizens of island nations in Compact of Free Association who reside in Oregon and meet financial requirements for medical assistance. Requires authority to administer student loan forgiveness program to make payments toward student loan debt for dentists who treat at least 200 medical assistance patients per calendar year. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2021.