Directs the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Human Services to disregard parental income when determining a child's eligibility for medical assistance if the child has a physical disability or chronic illness that requires a hospital or nursing home level of care. Directs the authority to prescribe the level of care criteria for admission to a facility providing psychiatric services to individuals under 21 years of age. Provides that individuals who meet those criteria are eligible for medical assistance.
Directs the authority to seek any necessary federal approval. Becomes operative on the date that notice of federal approval is received. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
No hearings or votes scheduled.