Information from the Oregon Health Authority
A federal budget bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in May could have serious implications for everyone in Oregon, if it becomes law. The bill contains large cuts to federal Medicaid funding, which Oregon relies on to cover health care for 1.4 million Oregon Health Plan (OHP/Medicaid) members, including half of all children in Oregon. A decrease in funding and fewer people enrolled in Medicaid would reduce payments to clinics, hospitals and providers, causing reduced access to care for everyone in Oregon, as well as possible clinic or hospital closures across the state.
You can learn about potential changes to OHP in the document Impact of Federal Requirements & Funding Cuts to Oregon Health Plan (OHP/Medicaid), which covers the following topics:
- Work requirements
- Health care statewide, beyond OHP members
- Rural health care
- Costs for OHP members
- Eligibility checks
- Reproductive and gender affirming care
More information on the Oregon Health Authority page: Monitoring Federal Changes and any Impacts on Oregon
