OregonStarting in 2027, Oregon plans cover cervical cancer screening at no cost
Starting January 1, 2027, Oregon plans that cover cervical cancer screening must cover medically needed screening and follow-up without out-of-pocket charges.
What it does
Starting in 2027, people with Oregon health plans that cover cervical cancer screening pay no out-of-pocket costs for medically needed screening or follow-up after an abnormal result.
Argument forPeople with abnormal screening results could get needed follow-up tests without paying deductibles, copays, or coinsurance.
Argument againstInsurers may face higher costs for these services, which could lead them to raise premiums for people who buy coverage.
More detail
Health plans that cover cervical cancer screening must provide the covered screening and medically needed follow-up without out-of-pocket costs. It covers group and individual health plans in Oregon, including plans offered by the Public Employees’ Benefit Board and Oregon Educators Benefit Board. Follow-up can use different samples or happen on a different date, and includes colposcopy, biopsy, and additional tests. The rule applies to plans that reimburse cervical cancer screening costs. It does not include services primarily used to treat diagnosed cervical cancer. The rule applies to insurance policies or certificates issued, renewed, or extended on or after January 1, 2027. Public employee and educator plans follow it for plans issued, renewed, or extended on or after that date, and for self-insured plans during periods starting then.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 17Effective date, January 1, 2027.Latest
- Mar 17Chapter 24, 2026 Laws.
- Mar 5Governor Tina Kotek signed.Became Law
- Feb 27Speaker signed.Major
- Feb 27President signed.Major
- Feb 26Third reading. Carried by Levy E. Passed.Passed House
- Vote recorded Third reading. Carried by Levy E. Passed. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 25Second reading.Minor
- Feb 20Recommendation: Do pass.Minor
- Feb 19Public Hearing and Work Session held.
- Vote recorded Heard and Reported Out. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 11Referred to Health Care.Minor
- Feb 10First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.Minor
- Vote recorded Third reading. Carried by Hayden, Patterson. Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 10Third reading. Carried by Hayden, Patterson. Passed.Passed Senate
- Feb 9Second reading.Minor
- Feb 6Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Minor
- Feb 4Public Hearing and Work Session held.
- Vote recorded Heard and Reported Out with Amendments. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 2Referred to Health Care.Minor
- Feb 2Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Introduced
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