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Notice of intent – OHA will amend the Medicaid State Plan to revise the definition of specialized services for Preadmission Screening and Annual Resident Review
Oregon Health Plan·OR · Psychiatry·Public notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Oregon Health Authority is updating the definition of specialized services for Preadmission Screening and Annual Resident Review (PASRR) in nursing facilities to include required federal language for mental illness treatment. This is a technical change that does not affect reimbursement methods or rates.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing teams. This is a definitional update to Oregon's Medicaid State Plan that clarifies specialized services for mental illness in nursing facilities but does not change billing procedures, codes, or reimbursement. Monitor for any follow-up guidance from Oregon Medicaid if your practice provides services to nursing facility residents with mental illness.