Relating to behavioral health care providers; and prescribing an effective date.

The Act makes OHA pick a system for a CCO to vet a behavioral health provider. The Act lets some BH care providers supervise BH care providers even if they do not have the same kind of license. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.3). [Digest: The Act makes OHA create a portal to vet a behavioral health care provider. The Act also lets some BH care providers supervise other BH care providers who have different licenses. The Act tells the MHRA to oversee and help run the BLSW. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6).] Requires the Oregon Health Authority to, no later than June 30, 2027, adopt a uniform process for credentialing [organizational] behavioral health providers and [establish a centralized portal for processing applications] select an existing electronic credentialing system. Prohibits a coordinated care organization from requiring a behavioral health provider to comply with any additional credentialing procedures. Requires a coordinated care organization to begin using the selected electronic credentialing system no later than July 1, 2027. Requires the authority to minimize unnecessary administrative burden for individual and organizational behavioral health providers who serve medical assistance recipients and to report biennially to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly. Allows certain licensed behavioral health care providers to provide supervision for other behavioral health care providers who hold different license types. [Provides that the Mental Health Regulatory Agency will provide administrative and regulatory oversight and centralized service for the State Board of Licensed Social Workers.] Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Status

Passed

Signed or otherwise enacted

Status date

Mar 17, 2026

240 days ago

Current chamber

House of Representatives

Session

2026 Regular Session