(Salem, Ore.) — The Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Disabilities Services is announcing rate changes (increases) for Medicaid-Enrolled Direct Nursing Service Providers.
The Department of Human Services, in conjunction with the Oregon Health Authority, is updating the Medicaid fee-for-service rates for all provider types of Direct Nursing Services providers. Hourly rate adjustments billed by unit rates will apply to:
- Self-Employed Registered Nurse services
- Self-Employed Licensed Practical Nurse services
- Agency Registered Nurse services
- Agency Licensed Practical Nurse services
Rates will be retroactive to January 1, 2020. To see specific rate changes and for further claim instructions, please refer to the following:
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/OHP/Pages/Announcements.aspx
Providers with questions may contact the following:
- Rate and policy questions: Ken Ralph, 503-580-0321 or ken.j.ralph@dhsoha.state.or.us.
- Authorization and claims questions: Chris Munn, 971-701-5299 or christopher.m.munn@dhsoha.state.or.us.