MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Replacement of durable medical equipment, supplies, and prescription drugs in event of natural disasters
Oregon Health Plan·OR·Provider
Effective date
Sep 11, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Oregon Health Authority has established emergency procedures for replacing DME, supplies, and prescription medications lost by Medicaid members in natural disasters. For fee-for-service members, suppliers must submit prior authorization requests marked 'IMMEDIATE' with reason 'EMERGENT REPLACEMENT – FIRE EVAC' for 24-hour review.
Action Required
Immediately: When Oregon Medicaid fee-for-service members request replacement DME or supplies due to natural disasters, billing team must submit prior authorization requests marked 'IMMEDIATE' with reason stated as 'EMERGENT REPLACEMENT – FIRE EVAC'. For CCO members, coordinate replacements through the member's CCO. Contact Kelly Jamison at Kelly.Jamison@dhsoha.state.or.us for DME questions or Brandon Wells at Brandon.Wells@dhsoha.state.or.us for prescription questions.