MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Replacement of durable medical equipment (DME), supplies, prescription drugs and full or partial dentures in event of natural disasters
Oregon Health Plan·OR · Dentistry·Provider
Effective date
Mar 25, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Oregon Health Authority is directing providers to expedite replacement of DME, supplies, prescription drugs, and dentures for Oregon Health Plan members who lost these items due to recent flooding and landslides. For fee-for-service members, providers must submit prior authorization requests marked 'IMMEDIATE' with reason 'EMERGENT REPLACEMENT – FLOOD EVAC' for one business day review.
Action Required
Immediately: Oregon providers should coordinate replacement DME, supplies, prescriptions, and dentures for OHP members affected by flooding. For CCO members, coordinate through their CCO. For FFS members, submit prior authorization requests to OHA marked 'IMMEDIATE' with reason 'EMERGENT REPLACEMENT – FLOOD EVAC' for DME, supplies, or dentures. For FFS prescriptions, pharmacies may request emergent dispensing per Oregon Administrative Rule 410-1210-0060.