Tag: Oregon

Oregon Health Insurance Premium Adjustments for 2024

Explore proposed adjustments to Oregon's health insurance premiums for 2024, aiming to enhance affordability and stabilize the insurance market.

Oregon Court Ruling Exempts Oregon Right to Life from Insurance Mandates

A U.S. ruling grants Oregon Right to Life an exemption from insurance mandates regarding abortion coverage, highlighting religious rights in health care.

Providence Health Plan's Market Exit: Impacts and Industry Challenges

Providence Health Plan's exit from Oregon's insurance market impacts 400,000 residents, driving new coverage needs and negotiations with national insurers.

Oregon Health Insurance Premiums Set to Increase in 2025

Oregon health insurance premiums are rising in 2025, affecting 170,000 residents. Get insights on rate hikes from PacificSource and Providence Health Plan.

Northwest Human Services Expands Medicaid Care Amid Contract Disruptions in Oregon

Northwest Human Services in Salem, Oregon expands Medicaid primary care access by absorbing displaced patients following contract issues with PacificSource, navigating funding challenges amid state and federal policy changes.

Oregon Homecare Workers Secure Wage Increases and Enhanced Benefits in New Contract

SEIU Local 503 and Oregon Home Care Commission ratify 2025-2027 contract boosting wages, mileage reimbursement, holiday pay, and employee benefits for homecare workers.

Aetna, Providence Reach Multi-Year Network Agreement in Oregon

Aetna and Providence Health & Services finalize a multi-year agreement restoring network access in Oregon, affecting over 300,000 commercial members and Medicare Advantage plans in southern Oregon.

Congress Faces Deadline to Extend ACA Subsidies to Prevent Premium Hikes

Congress must act soon to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies to prevent premium increases for millions, including thousands in Oregon, as the enhanced pandemic-era assistance expires.

Medicaid Cuts in HR 1 Threaten Financial Stability of Oregon Healthcare Providers

Proposed Medicaid cuts in HR 1 pose financial challenges to Oregon rural hospitals and healthcare providers, potentially reducing coverage and increasing private insurance premiums.

CareOregon Ends Out-of-Network Behavioral Health Coverage in Oregon

CareOregon will discontinue out-of-network behavioral health coverage for Medicaid and Medicare Advantage members, impacting 15,000 patients in Oregon. The change aligns with industry practices post-COVID-19 expansion.