RHCare, CCare, and AbortionCare Overview; and Clinic Certification

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

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

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.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Impact of Healthier Oregon Program Expansion on the RH Program

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division is proposing to permanently amend Oregon Administrative Rules in chapter 333, division 4 pertaining to the impact of the Healthier Oregon program expansion on the Oregon Reproductive Health Program. These proposed permanent rules will replace temporary rules currently in place and effective through December 27, 2023 (Temporary Administrative Order PH 32-2023).

House Bill 3352, passed in 2021, and Senate Bill 5525, passed in 2023, required the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to expand the Healthier Oregon program to all eligible members on July 1, 2023. As a result of this expansion of benefits, individuals enrolled in the expanded Healthier Oregon program will no longer be eligible for Reproductive Health Access Fund (RHAF) coverage administered by the Reproductive Health (RH) Program. RH Program rules need to be amended to clarify that individuals with full benefit medical coverage administered by OHA, including Healthier Oregon, will not be eligible for RHAF coverage, to comply with House Bill 3352. Changes to OARs to reflect the Healthier Oregon program expansion are being coordinated across OAR chapters 410, 461, 333, and 411 simultaneously. Changes in chapter 333 pertain to the impact of the expansion on the RH Program.

You are invited to review and comment on the proposed rules. A public hearing is being held remotely via Zoom on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 10:00 AM PDT:
Join ZoomGov Meeting:
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1609789639?pwd=aE1Ea2pzdTA5cDRNQ1hxbGhJUjRJZz09
Call in: (669) 254-5252 (US)
Meeting ID: 160 978 9639
Passcode: 217307

You may also file written comments before 5:00 p.m. PST on November 21, 2023 by e-mailing them to the Public Health Division Rules Coordinator at publichealth.rules@odhsoha.oregon.gov.

Written comments may also be sent by regular mail and must be postmarked by 5:00PM PST on November 21, 2023. Please mail comments to:
OHA, Public Health Division
Brittany Hall, Administrative Rules Coordinator
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 930
Portland, Oregon 97232

You may also send comments by fax to: (971) 673-1299. Final rules will be filed after consideration of all comments. Please visit the Healthier Oregon web page to learn more about the program at: https://oregon.gov/HealthierOregon. If you have any questions please contact: Emily Elman, emily.l.elman@dhsoha.state.or.us or (503) 407-4195.

Accessibility Statement: For individuals with disabilities or individuals who speak a language other than English, OHA can provide information in alternate formats such as translations, large print, or braille. Contact the Public Health Division at 971-673-1222, 711 TTY or publichealth.rules@odhsoha.oregon.gov.

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:

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

For strategies and resources for meeting the certification requirements, see the Companion Document for RHCare Certification Requirements.

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:

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

For strategies and resources for meeting the certification requirements, see the Companion Document for CCare Certification Requirements.

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:

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

For strategies and resources for meeting the certification requirements, see the Companion Document for AbortionCare Certification Requirements.