HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

May 21, 2003 Hearing Room D

8:30 A.M. Tape 110

MEMBERS PRESENT: Rep. Jeff Kruse, Chair

Rep. Billy Dalto, Vice-Chair

Rep. Carolyn Tomei, Vice-Chair

Rep. Gordon Anderson

Rep. Jeff Barker

Rep. Laurie Monnes Anderson

MEMBER EXCUSED: Rep. Ben Westlund

STAFF PRESENT: Sandy Thiele-Cirka, Committee Administrator

Mara McGraw, Committee Assistant

MEASURES HEARD: SB 56B – Work Session

HB 2462 – Work Session

These minutes are in compliance with Senate and House Rules. Only text enclosed in quotation marks reports a speaker’s exact words. For complete contents, please refer to the tapes.

TAPE/#	Speaker	Comments
TAPE 110, A
005	Chair Kruse	Calls meeting to order at 8:41 A.M.
006	Rep. Kruse	MOTION: Moves to SUSPEND the rules for the purpose of reconsideration of SB 56B.
007		VOTE: 5-0-2 EXCUSED: 2 - Monnes Anderson, Westlund
008	Chair Kruse	Hearing no objection, declares the motion CARRIED.
009	Rep. Kruse	MOTION: Moves to reconsider the previous motion on SB 56B where by “DO PASS AS AMENDED recommendation and RESCIND the subsequent referral to the committee on Ways and Means by prior reference”.
010		VOTE: 5-0-2 EXCUSED: 2-Monnes Anderson, Westlund
011	Chair Kruse	Hearing no objection, declares the motion CARRIED.
012	Chair Kruse	Opens work session on SB 56B.
SB 56B – WORK SESSION
013	Rep. Tomei	MOTION: Moves SB 56B to the floor with a DO PASS AS AMENDED recommendation and BE REFERRED to the committee on Ways and Means by prior reference.
015		VOTE: 5-0-2 AYE: In a roll call vote, all members present vote AYE. EXCUSED: 2 - Monnes Anderson, Westlund
022	Chair Kruse	The motion CARRIES.
023	Chair Kruse	Closes work session on SB 56B and opens work session on HB 2462.
HB 2462 – WORK SESSION
025	Sandy Thiele-Cirka	Administrator. Summarizes bill and -2 amendments, dated 5/16/03 (EXHIBIT A). Submits informational sheet from Office of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP) (EXHBIT B).
038	Jim Edge	Acting Assistant Administrator, OMAP. Agrees with basic concept of bill. Details concerns with -2 amendments related to federal regulations for Medicaid. Notes minimal fiscal impact related to workload and staffing.
063	Chair Kruse	Comments on requirement of three sworn statements. Notes examination of similar eligibility regulations in other states.
075	Rep. Barker	Discusses use of personal affidavit in lieu of notarized documents.
083	Edge	Discusses other states use of more restrictive language regarding residency. Notes other states do not require three sworn statements documenting residency.
094	Chair Kruse	Discusses intent of documentation. Agrees to modify requirement of three to fewer documents.
111	Edge	Suggests amendment language.
117	Chair Kruse	Notes need for residency verification from a third party resident of Oregon.
129	Rep. Tomei	Comments on challenges to obtain documentation for specific populations.
137	Rep. Dalto	Notes policy regarding Medicaid eligibility and fixed residence.
143	Rep. Anderson	Comments on validity of residency.
148	Rep. Tomei	Speaks specifically to homeless population.
155	Edge	Notes homeless residence can use shelter address to establish residency. Comments on shelter liability in providing three sworn statements of residency.
177	Rep. Tomei	Inquires on homeless individuals not associated with shelter.
179	Edge	Notes requirement of fixed address to receive mail in order to qualify for the Oregon Health Plan (OHP).
190	Rep. Dalto	Inquires on Medicaid requirements regarding residency.
198	Edge	Notes policy intent of federal Medicaid programs regarding residency.
208	Chair Kruse	Notes waiting periods for other issues related to eligibility.
213	Rep. Anderson	Inquires on administration issues related to recertification.
218	Edge	Notes fiscal impact at various stages of eligibility certification.
228	Rep. Anderson	Inquires if costs could be absorbed into current staffing costs.
230	Edge	Notes addition of process and additional time to review applications.
238	Chair Kruse	Notes policy as a fail-safe in the system. Notes potential changes to amendments. Closes work session HB 2462 and adjourns meeting at 9:00 A.M.

EXHIBIT SUMMARY

A – HB 2462, -2 amendments, dated 5/16/03, staff, 1 p.

B – HB 2462, written testimony, staff, 2pp.