The latest chapter of coordinated care organization (CCO) reform, CCO 2.0, is taking shape. After more than two years of policy work by the Oregon Health Policy Board (OHPB) and direction from the governor to [...]
Discussions surrounding increasing and expanding the tobacco tax to fill a portion of the $800+ million Medicaid gap for the 2019-2021 biennium are heating up. This revenue option came as part of a funding package [...]
In the second half of the legislative session, advocates put the pressure on to ensure their projects and programs receive funding and policies get passed. Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) Health and Human Services Steering [...]
SB 299, a bill to prohibit denial of medical assistance to a minor in detention pending adjudication was heard on March 21. Association of Oregon Counties (AOC), is supportive of this measure. The bill was [...]
Education Revenue discussions are continuing to evolve in the Legislature. Committees are taking up several revenue related topics simultaneously. Generally, the largest discussion surrounding revenue is taking place in the Joint Committee on Student Success. [...]
Budget season has begun at the Capitol and Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) is at the table working to ensure adequate funding for a number of health and human services provided and administered through the [...]
Several bills to fill the approximately $800 million gap in Medicaid funding have been introduced and are gaining traction in the Legislature. HB 2010 was the first bill to pass both chambers and will result [...]
Legislative Updates Shared at Monday, February 12th Meeting Highlights of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Veterans 2018 Session Bills and Committee Updates BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SB 1540: Abuse Investigations and Reporting; risk [...]