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Updated March 3, 2025
Every change in federal administration carries potential impact on Oregon and, like other health agencies across the country, OHA is monitoring these changes closely.
At this time, no changes have been made to health programs OHA administers, including
Oregon Health Plan and
Healthier Oregon.
It is important for people in every Oregon community to access the health care and other services they need.
OHA leadership and subject matter experts continue to evaluate administration actions and any impact they may have in Oregon.
OHA remains clear-eyed and committed to
its 2030 goal and Strategic Plan. OHA will continue to champion affordable and quality care, and to safeguard essential health freedoms and benefits. There has been and will be no deviation from this mission.
To keep Oregon informed, this page has resources on the following topics:
- Medicaid / Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
- Health Provider Resources
- Health Care & Immigration
- Reproductive Health
- Gender-Affirming Health Care
- Health Equity
- Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace
- Oregon Sanctuary Promise
- Public Charge
Oregon Health Plan (OHP / Medicaid) is funded by both Oregon and the federal government. The program provides health coverage to 1.4 million people in Oregon. Fifty-seven percent of children in Oregon and forty percent of all births are covered by Medicaid.
OHP benefits have not changed at this time. OHP members should keep appointments and continue to use medical benefits. Providers serving OHP members should continue to provide care. OHP members can
visit the OHP web site for more information, including how to apply for benefits.
There have been no changes to OHP billing or services, due to recent federal announcements. The Medicaid payment system was offline temporarily on Jan. 28, but is back up.
Medicaid partners and providers are encouraged to take proactive steps to safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) to ensure operational continuity. Cyber resilience is a shared responsibility that extends to all state employees, volunteers, providers, contractors and vendors. Member data, including Race Ethnicity Language and Disability Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (REALD SOGI) and immigration data, should not be shared with anyone, including with federal authorities without a subpoena.
OHA remains committed to helping all people in Oregon achieve their best possible physical, mental and social health, regardless of their immigration status. Under
Oregon law, state, county and city governments and their law enforcement agencies are prohibited from directly or indirectly supporting federal immigration law enforcement. OHA does not share information with federal immigration authorities without a judicial warrant. For additional resources on this topic, visit:
Oregon
law guarantees the right to abortion without any restrictions or state interference. While Oregon evaluates the potential effects of federal policy decisions, OHA will continue to support the life-saving work of its community partners who work in reproductive health. More information is available in OHA's
Abortion Access in Oregon webpage.
Oregon law prohibits discrimination on the basis of a person's gender identity and prohibits carriers from denying gender-affirming treatment that is medically necessary as determined by a qualified health care provider. Oregon's public and many private health insurance plans cover medically necessary care that affirms an individual's gender identity according to accepted standards of care.
OHA remains committed to being at the forefront of improving quality and increasing access to health care to improve the lifelong health of people in Oregon – including transgender and gender-diverse individuals. OHA will continue to actively assess the potential impacts that federal actions concerning gender-affirming care have on Oregonians.
For more information about gender-affirming care coverage under Oregon's Medicaid program, visit the
Oregon Health Plan (OHP) webpage. If an OHP member has a concern about receiving gender-affirming care, they should contact their
Coordinated Care Organization (CCO). Those who do not have a CCO or need further assistance can also contact OHA Client Services (1-800-273-0557,
Ask.OHP@odhsoha.oregon.gov) or the OHA Ombuds Program (1-877-642-0450,
OHA.OmbudsOffice@odhsoha.oregon.gov).
For more information about private health plan requirements, please visit the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs Division of Financial Regulation
webpage.
For more information about what state law says about gender-affirming care, visit the Oregon Department of Justice's
webpage.
- OHA continues to be guided by its
strategic plan to eliminate health inequities by 2030. Achieving this goal would ensure that all people in Oregon can reach their full health potential and do not face disadvantages due to where they live or their race, ethnicity, spoken language, disability, immigration status, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or social class. OHA is determined to remove unfair barriers that limit health care access and lead to health disparities for too many Oregonians.
- Attorney General Dan Rayfield has issued a statement on Multi-State Guidance here: Multi-State Guidance Concerning Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Employment Initiative
- The guidance covers the following sections:
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives Help Businesses Prevent Workplace Discrimination
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Initiatives are Consistent with Federal and State Law
- Best Practices for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
- Recruitment and Hiring
As a sanctuary state since 1987, Oregon stands for the safety, dignity and human rights of all Oregonians. Oregon was the first state in the nation to pass a statewide law stopping state and local police and government from helping federal authorities with immigration enforcement. It is against Oregon law for state and local law enforcement or public agencies (state and local government offices) in the state of Oregon to participate directly or indirectly in immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant. To find out more including how to make a report about a potential violation, visit the Oregon Department of Justice the Oregon Sanctuary Promise.
When people want to get legal status to enter or stay in the U.S., immigration officials consider if they are likely to need economic help from the government. This is called the "public charge test." While many benefits aren't counted in the public charge test, it's important to understand how getting benefits could impact your immigration case.
Call the Oregon Public Benefits Hotline to talk with someone about your situation (800-520-5292, Monday - Thursday).