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SB 609 Amendment

Leveraging CMS Policy to Expand Primary Care Access

This policy brief explains the -1 amendment to Senate Bill 609, which streamlines the legislation by using a CMS-approved payment method—the “average commercial rate”—to raise Medicaid reimbursement for primary care providers. The amendment aligns Oregon’s strategy with federal precedent and highlights how CMS has already approved similar changes nationwide to strengthen access, particularly in behavioral health and primary care.

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