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Oregon Health PlanMedicaid · Administrative · Provider · OR · PsychiatryMedium impact

Rulemaking for Board-Registered Behavioral Health Associates

Act
by Jul 1, 2027
Effective date
Jul 1, 2027
Identified
Jun 20, 2026

Summary

Oregon is implementing a rule requiring board-registered behavioral health associates to work for a Certificate of Approval (COA) holding agency to bill Medicaid services. The requirement was delayed from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027 due to high volume of COA applications.

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What to do

by Jul 1, 2027 · 3 steps
01Board-registered behavioral health associates in Oregon must either obtain employment with a COA-holding agency or their current agency must obtain a COA to continue billing Medicaid.
02Practices should submit COA applications to LCApplications@oha.oregon.gov if needed.
03Without COA status, Medicaid billing will not be permitted for these providers.

Original notice

Rulemaking for Board-Registered Behavioral Health Associates
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