As we work together to stop the spread of COVID-19 at home, work and in the community, we want to make sure you have the resources you need to keep informed, healthy and safe. If you have any questions about OHP and COVID-19, please let us know.
Updates for Oregon Health Plan providers
None at this time.
Please continue to refer to the Oregon Medicaid COVID-19 Provider Guide for information related to OHP and CWM coverage of vaccine, testing, screening, treatment and telemedicine services; OHP and CWM eligibility; and other information and resources related to providing and billing for covered services during COVID-19.
 Vaccine Learning Series
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is hosting a new learning series in support of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout for the 6-month through 5-year old populations. Click the links below to view recent recordings or register for upcoming sessions:
- Vaccine Status Update: Information and guidance on the 6-month through 5 year-old vaccine rollout (hosted June 16). View recording.
- Immunizing Young Children: Vaccine administration techniques and considerations for the 6-months through 5 year-old age groups (hosted June 23). View recording.
- Navigating Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines: Products & Management. July 7, noon to 1 p.m. View recording.
- Data and Strategies for Pediatric Vaccine Catch-up. July 21, 9 to 10 a.m. Register here.
If you require an accommodation to fully participate in any learning session, please contact Tom Cogswell (971-304-9642).
If you have questions about specific session content, please contact Jill Johnson or Irma Murauskas.
Core Resource on Alcohol: 14 guides to address alcohol use, from screening to recovery (with free CME/CE)
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has released a Core Resource on Alcohol for health care professionals to help providers screen and treat patients for alcohol use disorder, as alcohol-related deaths have spiked during the pandemic. It provides CME/CE credit for many different health professions.
 Military Culture Awareness and Suicide Prevention Training: Free two-day training for Oregon health care providers
Military Culture Awareness and Suicide Prevention Training for Providers is a two-day training that:
We hope this training improves providers' familiarity with servicemembers' needs around mental health and suicide.
An additional two-hour practice session is required to apply the skills learned in the training.
All sessions are held virtually on Zoom. Please note that this training is intended for those who provide services in Oregon.
Provider updates
Provider resources
 Recent rule revisions
OAR 410-200-0215: Updating OAR with Federal Guidance Regarding Individuals Entering the United States from Afghanistan and Ukraine
OAR 410-120-0000, 410-120-1210, 410-120-1280, 410-121-0147, 410-125-0230, 410-134-0000, 410-134-0001, 410-134-0002, 410-134-0003, 410-134-0004, 410-141-3805, 410-200-0015, 410-200-0240: Citizenship Waived Medical (CWM) Benefits Update, Program Name Change, And Billing Clarification
OAR 410-130-0220: Remove Billing Restrictions For Preventive Services and Certain Billing Codes on OHP FFS Fee Schedule
OAR 410-146-5000: Rules Governing the Indian Managed Care Entity Program
OAR 410-172-0650, 410-172-0695: Clarifies PA Criteria for Intensive In-Home Behavioral Health Treatment
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