Oregon legislation · 2026 Legislative Measures
Oregon HB4028: Relating to behavioral health.
Status: Failed, March 6, 2026
Digest: The Act limits how insurers, OHA and CCOs may conduct audits. The Act adds new information that some carriers must report to DCBS. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). [ Digest: The Act limits how insurers, OHA and CCOs may conduct audits. The Act adds new information that some carriers must report to DCBS. The Act takes effect 91 days after session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.4). ] Imposes requirements and restrictions on insurer and coordinated care organization audits of claims for reimbursement submitted by behavioral health treatment providers. Becomes operative on January 1, 2027. Adds information that certain carriers must annually report to the Department of Consumer and Business Services regarding compliance with behavioral health parity requirements. [ Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. ].
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 16, 2026:
83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2026 Regular Session HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL 4028 By COMMITTEE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH February On page 1 of the printed bill, line 2, after "provisions;" delete the rest of the line and line 3 and insert "and amending ORS 743B.427.". On page 4, line 11, delete "five" and insert "three". On page 7, delete lines 33 and 34. LC 48/HB 4028-5
Sponsors
- Darin Harbick (R, 12) · primary sponsor
- Robert Nosse (D, 42) · primary sponsor
- Court Boice (R, 1)
- Bunch, Matt (R, 51)
- Pam Marsh (D, 5)
- Mark Owens (R, 60)
- Hai Pham (D, 36)