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Oregon Health PlanMedicaid · Reimbursement · Public notice · OR · OB-GYNHigh impact

Notice of intent – OHA will amend the Medicaid State Plan to increase the rate for Freestanding Birth Centers.

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by Jul 28, 2023
Effective date
Not stated in the notice
Identified
Jun 20, 2026

Summary

Oregon Health Authority is proposing to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for Freestanding Birth Centers from $1,200 to $3,700 per birth through a State Plan Amendment. This significant rate increase affects the global reimbursement rate that covers all services related to births at these facilities.

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What to do

by Jul 28, 2023 · 2 steps
01If your practice operates or bills for Freestanding Birth Centers in Oregon, monitor this policy for final approval and prepare billing systems to process the increased global rate of $3,700 per birth once implemented.
02Contact jesse.anderson@oha.oregon.gov with any comments during the public review period.

Original notice

Notice of intent – OHA will amend the Medicaid State Plan to increase the rate for Freestanding Birth Centers.
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