Overview
Oregon is applying to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for a new five-year Medicaid 1115 Demonstration waiver to help build a full continuum of care for Medicaid members with substance use disorders.
The Waiver Implementation Plan (required by CMS in order to apply for the waiver) outlines how Oregon will show it is achieving the waiver's goals, if approved by CMS.
Oregon’s vision
We believe substance use disorder is a chronic condition that needs long-term comprehensive care and support. Oregon envisions a person-centered and recovery-oriented system that supports prevention, treatment and ongoing support for sustained recovery. Right now:
- Oregon cannot use Medicaid funds to pay for residential treatment in facilities with more than 16 beds. Most of Oregon’s residential treatment facilities are more than 16 beds and solely state-funded.
- Only treatment is eligible for Medicaid funding (not prevention, outreach, or recovery support).
If approved, the SUD 1115 waiver would allow Oregon to pay all residential facilities using Medicaid funds. OHA will use these new funds to also provide the supports needed to prevent substance use disorder, identify substance use disorder and sustain long-term recovery.
Public process
This waiver has the potential to profoundly change Oregon’s substance use disorder treatment system.
Draft application
Submit comments by Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.
State Plan Amendment
Submit comments by Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.
Public meetings
View the dates, times and locations of the meetings where you can learn more about the waiver.
Roseburg Town Hall - Feb. 12, 2020, 10 to 11 a.m.
ADAPT/COMPASS
624 SW Madrone Room 132, Roseburg
Conference line: 1-866-434-5269, participant code 3490709
View the agenda
Bend Town Hall - Feb. 19, 2020, noon to 1 p.m.
Redmond Chamber of Commerce
446 SW Seventh St, Redmond
Conference line: 1-866-434-5269, participant code 3490709
View the agenda
Meeting accommodation
Everyone has a right to know about and use Oregon Health Authority (OHA) programs and services. OHA provides free help. Some examples of the free help OHA can provide are:
- Sign language and spoken language interpreters
- Written materials in other languages
- Braille
- Large print
- Audio and other formats
If you need help or have questions, please contact Joanna Johnson at 503-753-6160 (711 TTY) at least 48 hours before the meeting.
Questions or comments?