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SB 1557 Access to Healthcare (Section 5) for children up to 21 with Intellectual or Developmental Disability to Mental Health Assessment, Treatment, Services
Oregon Health Plan·OR · Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Family Medicine·Plan
Effective date
Jul 19, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Oregon Senate Bill 1557 prohibits healthcare organizations from denying mental health assessment, treatment, or services to children under 21 solely because they have an intellectual or developmental disability. Healthcare practices must review policies to ensure compliance and may need to assess staff competence for serving this population.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing and clinical staff must review organization policies to ensure no denial of mental health services for children under 21 with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Assess clinician competence for serving this population and arrange training if needed. Update referral and assessment pathways to ensure equal access to mental health services regardless of disability status.