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.

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 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 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.

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 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.

Oregon allocates $1.8 million in grants to community organizations to aid residents transitioning from Oregon Health Plan to private insurance for the upcoming enrollment period.

Oregon's homeowners insurance premiums have surged as insurers grapple with billions in wildfire-related claims since 2020, impacting affordability and market dynamics, especially in wildfire-prone areas.

Nearly $1 trillion in federal Medicaid cuts over nine years threaten Oregon's health coverage, impacting hospitals and rural access, with significant premium increases on ACA plans expected.

Oregon Governor signs 23 new laws affecting health insurance coverage, data privacy, foster care payments, and infrastructure projects including the I-5 bridge. Key regulatory updates impact insurers, health providers, and public agencies.