Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation
Section 413.241 - Enhanced federal match for Indian health care providers(1) As used in this section: (a) "Eligible claim" means a claim for reimbursement of the cost of a health care item or service that is: (A) Covered by the state medical assistance program; and(B) Within the scope of a written care coordination agreement between an Indian health care provider and a nontribal health care provider.(b) "Enhanced federal match" means 100 percent federal matching funds under 42 U.S.C. 1396d(b).(c) "Indian health care provider" means an: (A) Urban Indian organization as defined in 25 U.S.C. 1603(29); or(B) Indian Health Service facility as referenced in 42 U.S.C. 1396d(b).(2) If enhanced federal match is available to this state under 42 U.S.C. 1396d(b), the Oregon Health Authority shall:(a) Maintain a process to identify eligible claims for items or services that: (A) Are furnished by nontribal health care providers that are enrolled in the state medical assistance program; and(B) Qualify for enhanced federal match under rules or guidance issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and(b) Establish a mechanism to return a portion of the enhanced federal match to the Indian health care provider that has a written care coordination agreement with the nontribal health care provider to furnish the item or service.Added by 2023 Ch. 244, § 1 413.241 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 413 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.