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OHA seeks public comment on draft request to extend Oregon's SUD 1115 waiver

Oregon Health Authority sent this update at 02/18/2025 04:00 PM PST

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OHA seeks public comment on draft request to extend Oregon's SUD 1115 waiver

Submit comments by 5 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2025
About the waiver

Submit comments by 5 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2025

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) plans to request a five-year extension from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) 1115 Waiver Demonstration. If approved, the waiver would continue from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2031.

The SUD 1115 waiver extension will include the opportunity for implementing Community Transition Services and request new Contingency Management services to support individuals in recovery.

The full public notice document includes:

Presentation/public hearing information,
Virtual attendance instructions, and
How to submit written public comment about the proposed extension request for review.

View the full public notice

View the proposed extension request now open for comment

Learn more about the waiver on the OHA website

About the waiver

Oregon's SUD 1115 waiver allows for expanded access to substance use disorder treatment and services through Medicaid, aiming to:

Improve health outcomes,
Increase treatment engagement, and
Reduce emergency and inpatient visits.

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