MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Notice of intent – OHA will amend the Medicaid State Plan to change reimbursement criteria for swing bed hospitals.
Oregon Health Plan·OR·Public notice
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Oregon Health Authority is changing Medicaid reimbursement requirements for swing bed hospitals, simplifying enrollment by removing Medicare acute care agreement and Oregon DHS contract requirements while adding new billing separation requirements. This affects hospitals providing skilled nursing services through swing beds.
Action Required
By December 22, 2023: If your practice operates swing bed services in Oregon, review the new requirements to ensure CMS approval for skilled nursing services, Oregon Medicaid provider enrollment, and separate billing protocols for swing bed services. Contact jesse.anderson@oha.oregon.gov with any operational concerns before the comment period closes.