The House approved Senate Bill 549 on third reading. Representative Noss, who carried the measure on the floor, said the bill narrows prior‑authorization delays for complex rehabilitation technology — devices such as custom wheelchairs and adaptive seating — by requiring coordinated care organizations to make a determination within 72 hours of receiving a request.

Representative Noss told colleagues that prior‑authorization wait times had forced some Oregonians who rely on durable medical equipment to wait weeks for repairs or replacements. “Oregonians on the Oregon Health Plan often have to wait weeks for Medicaid authorization to fix their devices,” she said, adding that “over 98% of prior authorization requests are approved.” The bill also seeks to reduce administrative burden and speed access to needed equipment.

Supporters framed the bill as a technical but consequential fix to improve mobility and reduce interruptions to recipients’ independence; the clerk declared SB 549 passed after the roll was opened.