Starting in 2027 at the earliest, new federal rules will require Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members to renew more often. Some adult OHP members will also have new requirements to be working, volunteering, or attending school.
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is planning how to implement these new federal rules and keep people covered as much as possible. Go to the OHP member page about federal changes for more information and updates.
54 households in Benton County have moved from homelessness into housing over the past year as a result of collaborative efforts from Benton County’s Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool (FHSP) Program. These households include 69 adults and 53 children for a total of 122 people who have transitioned from homelessness into stable housing since the program’s inception…
Emergencies can happen anytime — like wildfires, tsunamis, disease outbreaks, or power outages. Being prepared helps protect your family, your health, and your community. A prepared community can respond faster and recover more quickly. The Emergency Preparedness webpage includes
Lincoln County has received a $9.75 million grant to develop affordable housing for survivors of the 2020 Echo Mountain wildfire who are still without a stable, permanent residence. The funding comes from Oregon Housing and Community Services through a U.S. Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant. The state agency received $422 million from…