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.
News from the Oregon Health Authority The 2023-25 Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP) annual report shows gains have been made in lowering tobacco use over more than a quarter century, through ongoing initiatives aimed at promoting public health. The Oregon TPEP supports statewide commercial tobacco prevention and quit programs. Commercial tobacco products include cigarettes, cigars, chewing…
Post from the Oregon Health News Blog Paul Cieslak, M.D., medical director for communicable diseases and immunizations at OHA’s Public Health Division, addresses common questions about measles, symptoms, and the vaccine in the Oregon Health News newsletter published on March 12. Read the interview at Oregon.gov. To learn more about measles and to receive daily…
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R), a program of the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, draws attention to why there are differences in health within and across communities. The program highlights policies and practices that can help everyone be as healthy as possible. The 2025 Annual Data Release debuts a bold new way of…