MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
BRS denials cannot be based on youth's disability
Oregon Health Plan·OR · Psychiatry·Provider
Effective date
Dec 16, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Oregon Health Authority prohibits Behavior Rehabilitation Service (BRS) providers from denying admission to youth based on any aspect of their disability, effective immediately. Providers must update admission criteria and cannot exclude youth with intellectual, developmental, or other disabilities from BRS programs.
Action Required
Immediately: BRS providers must stop denying admissions based on youth's disability status. Contact your contract administrator (ODHS-CW, OHA, or OYA) to update written admission criteria in contracts, policies, and procedures. Attend virtual Q&A sessions on December 21st at 9:35am or December 22nd at 3:05pm. Ensure all admission decisions follow agency-approved written criteria and provide written explanations for any denials to referring caseworkers.