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) coverage of COVID-19 vaccine, testing, screening, treatment and telemedicine services and other information and resources related to providing and billing for covered services related to COVID-19.
Review what is ending and continuing with the May 2023 end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: View the May 2023 memo from Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS).
 Winding down the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency webinars
Join ODHS and OHA for webinars about how the two agencies are working together to wind down the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Webinars are held in English and Spanish from 10 to 11 a.m. Pacific Time.
Language and disability access:
American Sign Language and live closed captioning will be available for these webinars.
Everyone has a right to know about and use ODHS and OHA programs and services. ODHS and OHA provide free help. For individuals with disabilities or individuals who speak a language other than English, OHA can provide information in alternate formats such as translations, large print, or braille. If you would like help to participate in the webinar, contact the Feedback Team at 503-945-5488 or feedback@odhsoha.oregon.gov at least two business days before the webinar. All relay calls accepted.
Needs assessment options for behavioral health services in the home and community
Oregon’s Independent and Qualified Agent, Comagine Health completes needs assessments and person-centered service plans for:
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- Behavioral Health Personal Care Attendant (BH PCA) services.
When completing assessments and person-centered service plans, Comagine Health will:
- Meet face-to-face with the person to determine services and supports needs. The person can ask any other people to also attend this meeting. The meeting can be virtual or in-person.
- Offer in-person and virtual meeting options when they call to schedule the assessment.
- Maintain and submit documentation to OHA that includes whether the person being assessed chose a virtual or in-person assessment; why in-person options were not appropriate; and a plan to meet in person within the next quarter to discuss progress toward goals.
If you serve people who receive HCBS or BH PCA services, please encourage them to tell Comagine Health whether they prefer a virtual or in-person functional needs assessment.
 Community listening sessions about Behavior Rehabilitation Services rules
To prepare for Behavior Rehabilitation Services (BRS) rule changes in 2024, OHA, ODHS and Oregon Youth Authority are holding listening sessions for people who use, provide, or advocate for these services.
To create an informal setting where everyone is comfortable sharing their experiences and feedback from their own perspective:
- There are different sessions for providers and for people with lived experience of these services.
- Providers, clients, and their advocates are welcome to attend any or all listening sessions dedicated to them.
Please share this information with anyone you think may be interested.
 Provider resource updates
Recent rule revisions
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OAR 309-035-0100, 309-035-0105, 309-035-0110, 309-035-0130, 309-035-0140, 309-035-0163, 309-035-0165, 309- 035-0170, 309-035-0175, 309-035-0185, 309-035-0190, 309-035-0195: Modification related to placement, care of persons in Residential Treatment Facilities and Residential Treatment Homes
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OAR 410-120-0011, 410-120-1140, 410-120-1280, 410-120-1385, 410-120-1396, 410-120-1460, 410-120-1860, 410-120-1865: Remove Outdated Language and Improve Clarity
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