MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Legal authority for signing BRS Consent to Care and release of information (ROI) forms
Oregon Health Plan·OR · Psychiatry·Provider
Effective date
May 22, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Oregon Medicaid has clarified legal authority requirements for signing BRS (Behavior Rehabilitation Service) consent forms and release of information. Members 18+ or legally emancipated minors must sign for themselves, while legal parents/guardians must sign for other minors, including those in state custody.
Action Required
Immediately: BRS providers must verify correct signatory on all consent forms and ROI forms. Update intake procedures to confirm legal guardian status, especially for state custody cases (ODHS/OYA). Ensure all BRS prior authorization requests include properly signed ROI forms with legible printed names and clear relationship documentation. Maintain completed Consent to Care forms in member files.