Public forum
Public comment sought on Post-Award Public Forum on the Oregon Project Independence – Medicaid (OPI-M) 1115 Demonstration Waiver
Pursuant to 42 CFR 431.420(c), the Oregon Department of Human Services, Office of Aging and People with Disabilities, along with the Oregon Health Authority, will hold its third Post-Award Forum for the Oregon Project Independence – Medicaid (OPI-M) 1115 Demonstration Waiver.
- The forum will provide information on the implementation of OPI-M since the approval of the Waiver by the Centers on Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Feb. 13, 2024.
- OPI-M operates under the authority of an 1115(a) waiver. This waiver is in effect from Feb. 13, 2024, to Jan. 31, 2029.
When: Aug. 3, 2026, 1-2 p.m. Pacific
Who should attend: Interested parties and members of the public are invited to attend. All are welcome to provide meaningful public comment and feedback on the progress of the waiver.
To join online: Join the August 3 forum by Zoom.
To join by phone:
- Dial in number: 669-254-5252
- Meeting ID: 165 207 4936
- Passcode: 787031
Accessibility:American Sign Language interpretation and CART live captioning will be provided. For other accessibility requests, contact Max Brown at max.brown@odhs.oregon.gov or 971-707-1019 no later than 48 hours prior to the forum.
For more information on the OPI-M waiver, please read the 2025 Annual Report.
Senate Bill 739 implementation
Changes called for in Senate Bill 739 (2025) will be implemented in the coming year as APD works to adopt other legislative requirements, safety and regulatory initiatives.
Upcoming meetings on SB 739
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June 4, 2026, Cancelled
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Aug. 6, 2026, 10:05 to 10:55 a.m. Pacific
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Nov. 5, 2026, 10:05 to 10:55 a.m. Pacific
Meeting accessibility
American sign language translation and live captioning will be provided. For questions or requests for other accessibility accommodations, please email mandy.autry@odhs.oregon.gov. Please submit your request 48 hours before the meeting you plan to attend.
Past meeting recordings and materials
Resources
Oregon's State Plan on Aging
We're updating our State Plan on Aging.
The State Plan on Aging guides how older adults, their families, and unpaid caregivers are supported through programs funded by the Older Americans Act (OAA) in Oregon. The
current state plan is in place until September 2026. APD must create a new plan and send it to the federal Administration on Aging for review and approval by July 1, 2026. The new plan will be in place from October 2026 through September 2030.
The public comment period for the draft 2026-2030 State Plan on Aging is closed.
Draft documents
Draft 2026-2030 State Plan on Aging
Past public engagement opportunities
- Public comments were accepted from May 12 to June 12, 2026.
- APD hosted a public hearing on June 10, 2026.
- APD hosted an input session on Dec. 10, 2025. View the meeting materials.
- APD conducted a community needs survey from Oct. 8, 2025 through Jan. 31, 2026.
View the survey results.
- Future engagement opportunities will be posted here in the coming months.
Resources
APD Advocacy Award
In January 2026, APD launched a statewide initiative to seek nominations for an award that recognizes and celebrates the powerful, community-rooted advocacy work happening across Oregon to help older adults and people with disabilities.
- Nominations for the APD Advocacy Award closed March 9, 2026.
- The selection committee is reviewing submissions and will notify the winner once they have finished the review process. More information will be shared soon.
Awards recognizing the advocacy of Ruth McEwen and Mike Volpe, were given in 2019.
In their memory, APD will give a biennial award that shines a light on individuals whose advocacy has led to meaningful, lasting change for older adults and people with disabilities.
The award is about more than recognition — it’s about honoring ongoing leadership and advocacy that:
- Breaks down barriers
- Advances equity
- Inspires communities