Oregon received federal approval to pilot first-in-the-nation changes to the state's Medicaid program over the next five years. Under the agreement, Oregon would receive $1.1 billion in new federal funds to address inadequate food, housing and other root-cause issues that lead to poor health for people and families struggling to make ends meet. As part of the agreement, the federal government also approved expanded Oregon Health Plan (OHP) coverage for young children, as well as extended eligibility for youth and adults. The Oregon Health Plan, which is Oregon's Medicaid program, provides comprehensive health coverage to approximately 1.4 million Oregonians, more than one in three state residents. States may request federal approval to test innovations in their Medicaid programs. Today's agreement between Oregon and the federal agency Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) renews Oregon's current section 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Waiver for the next
Oregon received federal approval on Wednesday to pilot changes to the state’s Medicaid program over the next 5 years. Under the agreement, Oregon will receive $1.1 billion in federal funds to address inadequate food, housing, and other root-cause issues that lead to poor health for residents and families struggling to make ends meet.
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