Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 61: Relating to medical assistance provider audits; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 61 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to medical assistance provider audits; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Cedric Hayden (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the recovery of reimbursements paid on claims in the medical assistance program if the provider can verify that the patient visit occurred or the service or item was provided. Prohibits the recovery of reimbursements based on a sample of a provider's claims unless a similar error rate is found in a sample of at least 15 percent of the provider's claims. Applies to audits of claims for the reimbursement of items or services provided on or after January 1, 2019, if the claims have not been fully adjudicated. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Hayden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Health Care.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.