OAR 309-015-0000: Purpose and Statutory Authority

(1) Purpose. These rules prescribe the eligibility criteria, methods, and standards for payments to psychiatric hospitals through the Division of Medical Assistance Programs, Oregon Health Authority . The rules apply to provision of psychiatric hospital inpatient services for persons eligible for medical assistance under the Basic Health Program (Section 1331 of the Affordable Care Act), which the Authority calls OHP Bridge – Basic Health Program, and Medicaid (Title XIX of the Social Security Act). (2) Statutory Authority. These rules are authorized by ORS 413.042 and HB 4035 (2022) and carry out the provisions of ORS 414.025, 414.065, and 414.085 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act and 42 CFR 441, Subparts C and D and Section 1331 of the Affordable Care Act.