Healthcare Innovation July 17, 2024
Oregon is the third state in the nation to establish a Basic Health Program
Through a new benefit program called Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Bridge, an estimated 100,000 people are anticipated to eventually qualify for free health coverage.
Oregon created the new eligibility category through a Medicaid demonstration assuring coverage for American Indian/Alaska Native populations and by establishing a Basic Health Program (BHP). Oregon is the third state in the nation to establish a BHP.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, many adults in Oregon with income just above traditional Medicaid limits were uninsured. Additionally, about 34% of members who lost benefits would return to Medicaid within a year due to fluctuating income. OHP Bridge is designed to help people keep...
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