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Monitoring Federal Changes and Impacts on Oregon

July 29, 2025

You may have seen reports that the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is sharing Medicaid data with immigration enforcement officials. We understand that these reports have caused deep fear, frustration, and anger across our communities.

On June 6, 2025, CMS asked for information about people whose immigration status doesn’t allow them to have full Medicaid benefits. CMS said the reason is to check that federal funds are being used properly. The deadline for the data is July 30, 2025.

OHA is carefully considering how to respond to this CMS request because we can’t control how CMS will use the data. For this reason, we’re reviewing all legal and policy options we have to try to prevent its misuse.

Read more here.

Oregon Health Forward

Oregon Health Forward is the vision and alliance of three efforts that will enable us to eliminate health inequities, mobilize our partners, and strengthen our capacity to deliver on our commitments consistently and transparently. Learn more here.

 

Access Healthcare

 
Find information about eligibility and where to find application assistance. It covers things like regular check-ups, prescriptions, mental health care, addiction treatment and dental care.

Oregon Health Plan members can apply, renew, and manage their information online with the Oregon Eligibility (ONE) system.

 
Explore your options at OregonHealthCare.gov

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