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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 Oregon Health Plan (OHP) and Citizenship Waived Medical (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.
As you may be aware, Governor Brown's has declared a state of emergency due to the surge of pediatric respiratory infections, including Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infections, and related hospitalizations. We hope these resources protect and support you and your patients during this season.
RSV resources:
- Social cards ("Protect yourself from RSV"): In PNG (English) (Spanish) and PDF (English and Spanish).
- From Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
 COVID-19 resources:
Best practices for COVID-19 related admissions from hospitals to long-term care facilities (11/15/2022)
OHA offers telehealth visits to improve access to COVID-19 therapy: OHA has partnered with Color Health to provide people in Oregon no-cost telehealth appointments to with a clinician.
- During the appointment, they can find out if they are eligible for COVID-19 oral antiviral medicine.
- People at increased risk of severe COVID-19 illness whose symptoms started in the prior five days are eligible for treatment.
- If a clinician confirms the patient is eligible for treatment, the clinician can prescribe the medication.
 Flu prevention resources:
If the holidays are hard: Resources for emotional and mental health
The holiday season is a time of sharing, connecting, remembering and celebrating. For many people, the holidays have always been difficult. Here are some ways to support mental and emotional health as you prepare for the holidays.
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Do what’s best for you and your family. Traditions may have changed, or you may be ready for traditions to change. The most important thing is to do what is best for you. Continuing to protect ourselves against COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses will make gatherings safer. Be sure to make plans that:
- Make you feel safe.
- Fit your time and budget.
- Don’t overextend and stress yourself.
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Set realistic expectations and boundaries. You may feel more than the usual pressure to make the holidays perfect. Or you may still feel cautious and uncertain about how to celebrate. Don’t be afraid to talk through and set boundaries, whether it’s about topics to discuss at the dinner table or expectations for behavior, such as masking or how you celebrate. You can also say “no” when something is outside the boundaries you set.
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Recognize and respect your feelings. When we ignore negative feelings, they don’t go away. Whether you are feeling anger, anxiety, stress, loneliness, grief or depression, naming and processing your feelings helps you take control of those feelings. Also take time to recognize and appreciate positive feelings, including gratitude.
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Help yourself and others practice self-care. Remember to eat, drink water and get enough sleep; keep connected with the people you care about; stay active. Don't forget that setting boundaries and saying no are also important ways to take care of yourself..
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Reach out if you need help. If you’re struggling, you can talk to supportive people in your life, such as friends or family. If you need someone to reach out to, there are many resources to support your mental and emotional well-being year-round.
Join OHA's Provider Collaborative Webinar about CWM program updates Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 9 to 10 a.m.
OHA's Health Systems Division and the Community Partner Outreach Program will offer billing updates about the CWM program for providers and other community partners.
 Other updates
Discontinuation of therapeutic foster care code S5146, effective March 1, 2023 (11/18/2022)
Novel Coronavirus Coding (11/10/2022)
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