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RHCare, CCare, and AbortionCare Overview; and Clinic Certification

This page describes RHCare, CCare, and AbortionCare and how to become certified.

RHCare  CCare  AbortionCare


For questions about the certification process or requirements of any of the programs, please email rh.program@oha.oregon.gov.



What is the Reproductive Health Program?

The Oregon Reproductive Health (RH) Program receives funding from three different sources to provide reproductive health services to people in Oregon. It is dedicated to ensuring all people in Oregon have access to high-quality, culturally-responsive reproductive and sexual health services, knowledge, and resources through partnerships with clinics, community organizations, and policy makers.

  • Read the RH Program Oregon Administrative Rules: 333-004-3000 to 333-004-3240 
    • Beginning September 2026, the Oregon Reproductive Health Program (RH Program) will expand coverage for screening, treatment, and rescreening of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for enrollees of the Reproductive Health Access Fund (RHAF) seeking services at RHCare and CCare certified clinics, necessitating updates to the Certification Requirements for RHCare Clinics and Certification Requirements for CCare Clinics.
      For more details, please see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking including the Statements of Need and Fiscal and Racial Equity Impacts, and the full text of the proposed rules.
      You are invited to review and comment on the proposed rules. There are two (2) options to provide comment:

      1. You may provide oral (spoken) testimony during a public hearing scheduled on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. Pacific Time via video/phone conference using Microsoft Teams

        • To provide oral testimony during this hearing:
          • Join using the Meeting URL. You can also find the join link for the meeting in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking under “Remote Meeting Details" using the “Meeting URL."
          • You may also contact the Public Health Division Rules Coordinator at publichealth.rules@odhsoha.oregon.gov to sign-up to give oral testimony and receive the link for the Microsoft Teams video conference via calendar appointment.
          • To join the hearing via phone (audio/listen only), you may dial 971-277-2343, phone conference ID 676 404 717#

        2. Written comments may be submitted before 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time on August 24, 2026:

        • Email comments to: publichealth.rules@odhsoha.oregon.gov
        • Mail comments* to:
          OHA, Public Health Division
          Brittany Hall, Administrative Rules Coordinator
          800 NE Oregon St. Suite 930
          Portland, OR 97232
          * Comments sent by regular mail must be postmarked by 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time on August 24, 2026.
        • Send comments by fax to: 971-673-1299

        Final rules will be filed after consideration of all comments.

        If you have questions or would like a paper copy of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, please contact Abby Krumholz, abby.krumholz@oha.oregon.gov, or 971-460-9325. 

The RH Program commits to working towards racial equity by addressing racism and implicit bias, and reducing systemic barriers to care. We acknowledge the past and present role of government in creating inequities and doing harm to communities of color and tribal and indigenous communities in Oregon, leading to historical and ongoing trauma. We envision an Oregon where all community members thrive, and racial inequities are eliminated. Read the RH Program’s full statement on racial equity.

What is RHCare?

RHCare is a program that uses all three funding sources to provide reproductive health services to anyone with reproductive capacity. RHCare clinics receive reimbursement for reproductive health services provided to clients enrolled in the RH Access Fund. 

Although RHCare does provide reimbursement, it is not just a coverage source. The RH Program believes that all people are entitled to high-quality, culturally-responsive reproductive health services. Therefore, RHCare clinics are required to provide the same high-quality, culturally-responsive reproductive health services to all clients with reproductive capacity, regardless of ability to pay. 

How to Become a RHCare Clinic 

To become a RHCare clinic(s), agencies must meet the RHCare Certification Requirements and complete an Application for Certification. The Certification Requirements provide the foundation for high-quality services based on national standards of care and align with best practices and recommendations for
comprehensive client-centered, culturally-responsive preventive care. RHCare clinics must also be enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan OHP, offer the same services to OHP clients, and bill OHP.

To become certified:

  1. Read the RHCare Certification Packet thoroughly.
  2. Contact the RH Program rh.program@oha.oregon.gov.

All agencies certified in the RHCare program must assign a staff person to be the Reproductive Health Coordinator (RHC). See the RHCare RHC Competencies and Calendar for more information.


 What is CCare?

The Oregon ContraceptiveCare Program (CCare) is a program that uses Medicaid waiver funding to provide services related to preventing pregnancy to a subset of clients enrolled in the RH Access Fund. CCare clinics receive reimbursement for CCare services provided to clients enrolled in the RH Access Fund who qualify for CCare funding. 

How to Become a CCare Clinic 

To become a CCare clinic(s), agencies must meet the CCare Certification
Requirements and complete an Application for Certification. The Certification Requirements provide the foundation for high-quality services based on national standards of care and align with best practices and recommendations for
comprehensive client-centered, culturally-responsive preventive care. CCare clinics 
must also be enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan OHP, offer the same services to OHP clients, and bill OHP.

To become certified: 

  1. Read the CCare Certification Packet thoroughly.
  2. Contact the RH Program at rh.program@oha.oregon.gov.

All agencies certified in the CCare program must assign a staff person to be the Reproductive Health Coordinator (RHC). See the CCare RHC Competencies and Calendar for more information.

What is AbortionCare?

AbortionCare is a program that uses Reproductive Health Equity Act (RHEA) funding to provide abortion services and post-procedure contraceptives to a subset of clients enrolled in the RH Access Fund. AbortionCare clinics receive reimbursement for AbortionCare services provided to clients enrolled in the RH Access Fund who qualify for RHEA funding.

How to Become an AbortionCare Clinic

To become an AbortionCare clinic(s), agencies must meet the AbortionCare Certification Requirements and complete an Application for Certification. The Certification Requirements provide the foundation for high-quality services based on national standards of care and align with best practices and recommendations for comprehensive client-centered, culturally-responsive preventive care.

To become certified:

  1. Read the AbortionCare Certification Packet thoroughly.
  2. Contact the RH Program at rh.program@oha.oregon.gov. 

All agencies certified in the AbortionCare program must assign a staff person to be the Reproductive Health Coordinator (RHC). See the AbortionCare RHC Competencies and Calendar for more information.