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Oregon Health PlanMedicaid · Reimbursement · Public notice · OR · PsychiatryMedium impact

Notice of intent – OHA will amend the Medicaid State Plan to increase fee-for-service rates for certain youth intensive treatment services.

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

Summary

Oregon Health Authority is increasing Medicaid fee-for-service rates for youth intensive behavioral health services effective July 1, 2026. Rates will increase for substance use disorder residential treatment (from $444.24 to $582.60), psychiatric day treatment (from $342.13 to $387.52), and secure inpatient psychiatric facilities (from $1630.36 to $1713.78).

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What to do

by Jul 1, 2026 · 3 steps
01Billing team must update Medicaid fee schedules in billing system to reflect new rates for youth intensive behavioral health services.
02Update rate tables for substance use disorder residential treatment ($582.60), psychiatric day treatment ($387.52), and secure inpatient psychiatric facilities ($1713.78).
03Verify Oregon Medicaid behavioral health fee schedule on OHA website for complete rate updates.

Original notice

Notice of intent – OHA will amend the Medicaid State Plan to increase fee-for-service rates for certain youth intensive treatment services.
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