House Bill 2013 A passed the Oregon Senate on third reading, clarifying that licensed outpatient facilities with certified substance use disorder programs that employ certified alcohol and drug counselors (CADCs) are eligible providers under state-regulated mental health insurance coverage.

The measure, supported on the floor by Senator Lisa Reynolds, seeks to “clarify and expand coverage for a segment of substance use disorder treatment providers,” Reynolds said, explaining that the change allows CADCs to bill and receive payment for their work. The senator told colleagues this is important “especially for rural and underserved communities where CADCs are often the front line of support.”

The bill won bipartisan backing in the House and unanimous committee approval in the Senate committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health before reaching the floor. There was no floor debate before the roll call. The clerk recorded the roll call and the measure was declared passed with a constitutional majority.

Because the change is statutory language clarifying eligible providers under state-regulated insurance plans, it affects how payers and licensed outpatient facilities document and reimburse CADC-provided services. The Senate record shows no amendments or follow-up directions on the floor; committee reports accompanying the bill provide the substantive policy review and background.

House Bill 2013 A will now proceed through the legislative envelope as provided by Senate and House procedures for enrolled measures and any required transmittal to the governor.