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OHA has scheduled a Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) about the following:
- DCO to CCOF transition, effective 01/01/2023, rule clean up, and additions regarding time and distanced standards. OARs include:
- 410-120 Medical Assistance Programs
- 410-141 Oregon Health Plan
- 410-123 Dental / Denturist Services
Read the full RAC notification for a description of the proposed changes. Redline changes will be posted later today.
The RAC will be held 8 to 10 a.m., September 9, 2022
About Rules Advisory Committees
At the RAC, members will provide input that will help us develop the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and help us better understand the fiscal impact of the proposed rule changes.
OHA considers RACs to be public meetings, and any individual is welcome to attend, observe and listen; however, only a member of the committee, may participate fully in the meeting. If there is time remaining the public will have opportunity to provide comment.
Public Comment may be submitted in writing to Janet Herb, Janet.herb@dhsoha.state.or.us until 5:00 p.m. on October 21, 2022.
On Monday, August 29, Judge Michael Mosman ruled that, effective immediately,
OHA must change the discharge policy for patients at the Oregon State Hospital (OSH)
who receive restoration services for aiding and assisting in their defense. This decision
is intended to comply with the Mink Order, which requires OHA to admit patients under
ORS 161.370, or "Aid and Assist" orders, for competence restoration within seven days
of receiving the order.
Judge Mosman's decision limits the timeframes patients under Aid and Assist orders
can stay at OSH for restoration treatment.
Please see the joint letter from OSH Superintendent Dolly Matteucci and OHA Behavioral Health Director Steve Allen for more information.
Join us for a webinar to discuss the decision
OHA, Disability Rights Oregon, and Metropolitan Public Defender are holding a webinar at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.
The webinar will include information on:
- Oregon State Hospital (OSH) capacity challenges
- Federal Court Order – What does it mean?
- Federal Court Order Implementation
There will be time for questions and answers.
3:30 p.m., September 6, 2022
Join ZoomGov Meeting https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1606610106?pwd=STlUYlg3NG1sQklmSXBQWTNjLzVEZz09
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OHA has released a reminder about deliverables that are due in Quarter 4, Contract year 2022. Read the full memo for more information.
Reporting templates, guidance documents, and/or evaluation criteria for particular deliverables are provided on the CCO Contract Forms page.
If you have questions, please contact Cheryl Henning, CCO Contracts Administrator,
at Cheryl.L.Henning@dhsoha.state.or.us.
 
Join OHA and ODHS’s first session Sept. 20, 2022, 10 to 11 a.m.**
**Please note the webinar was previously scheduled for September 13.
Community partners, coordinated care organizations, providers, insurers, and more are invited to register for the first in a series of monthly opportunities to learn more about:
- How Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) are working together to prepare for the end of the national COVID-19 PHE with the goal of preserving benefits for individuals and families, and
- How partners can help people receiving OHP or ODHS benefits to prepare for potential changes.
Save the date for future webinars in this series!
- Oct. 18, 10 to 11 a.m.
- Nov. 15, 10 to 11 a.m.
- Dec. 13, 10 to 11 a.m.
If you need help or have questions, please contact Jon McDaid at Michael.J.McDaid@dhsoha.state.or.us at least 48 hours before the meeting.
Weekly updates on major Medicaid projects
1115 Medicaid Waiver
SUD 1115 Bridge to the Bridge Amendment
The Bridge Program's goal is to maintain eligibility for individuals enrolled in OHP who would otherwise be found ineligible with incomes up to 200% FPL so that they remain covered in their current delivery system until the State can implement the Basic Health Program. The vision includes:
- Adults with incomes 138% to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) remain in their CCOs
- Little to no cost to the enrollees
- Robust set of benefits
- Choice between Basic Health Program and subsidized Marketplace coverage
Read more in the Medicaid Advisory Committee presentation from August 31.
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Oregon Health Plan Redeterminations
On August 18, 2022, the OHP Redeterminations communications team presented a draft partner toolkit, the work group discussed and provided feedback on the toolkit and the plan for how it will be shared; began working on initial recommendations for population sequencing.
Meeting materials and more information can be found on the Helping Oregonians Maintain Coverage After the PHE page.
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Healthier Oregon
You can find resources like an outreach toolkit and FAQ on the Healthier Oregon page.
As of August 31, 2022
     
September 6, 2022
- 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Oregon Health Policy Board
- Post-Public Health Emergency Eligibility Renewals Planning & Community Partner Workgroup Updates, 2023 OHA Legislative Concept Briefing &
Inflation Reduction Act Overview, Bridge Program Update
- 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., System of Care Advisory Council
- The SOCAC will review its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement to be included in the report to the legislature due Sept. 15, 2022.
September 7, 2022
September 8, 2022
September 9, 2022
Please visit the committee and workgroup links below for more information about meetings. You can also view the OHA Public Meeting calendar.
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