Dear valued partner,
Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) warmly invite you to a webinar series that will provide an opportunity to connect with us and receive updates about federal changes impacting Oregon.
Each webinar is held Tuesday, 10 to 11 a.m. Pacific Time.
2026 dates:
- January 27
- March 24
- May 19
- July 28
- September 22
- November 17
What to expect:
- All participant microphones will be muted.
- There will be an option to submit written questions.
- This webinar will not be recorded.
- Materials shared during the webinar will be emailed to all registrants. You can also find information on the ODHS web page and the OHA web page.
Questions?
Email feedback@odhsoha.oregon.gov.
Meeting accommodations:
Spanish and ASL Interpretation along with CART will be provided. Other accommodations available upon request.
For people who speak or use a language other than English, people with disabilities or people who need additional support, we can provide free help. Some examples are:
- Sign language and spoken language interpreters
- Written materials in other languages
- Braille
- Real-time captioning (CART)
- Large print
- Virtual platform change
- Audio and other formats
This meeting will be virtual-only. This meeting will screen share and use PowerPoint slides. Please contact Fabiola Herrera at mayra.f.herrera-hernandez@oha.oregon.gov or 503-979-6984 (voice or text), at least 48 hours before the start of the webinar to request an accommodation.
We will make every effort to provide the services requested after the 48-hour deadline. We accept all relay calls. If you need an accommodation, please contact us right away, even if you are only considering attending. The earlier you make a request the more likely we can meet the need.
The Oregon Health Policy Board is particularly seeking committee members who represent employers, business coalitions, labor organizations, and government agencies that arrange or negotiate health coverage on behalf of a group of people.
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) wants to hear from Oregon’s medical, dental and behavioral health care providers about day‑to‑day experiences with Oregon Health Plan (OHP) coverage:
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2025
- Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Your perspectives genuinely shape how we improve care. You can let us know:
- What's smooth?
- What's frustrating?
- What changes would improve care for you and your patients?
Register to attend, and please feel free to suggest a topic for discussion. Staff will call you to discuss your suggested topic When you register, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join. Be sure to check your spam folder!
Please note: Commissioners and committee members will not be present; no decisions or policy changes will be made during these sessions.
Questions?
Please email our staff at HERC.Info@oha.oregon.gov.
Meeting accommodations:
For people who speak or use a language other than English, people with disabilities or people who need additional support, we can provide free help. Please email HERC.Info@oha.oregon.gov or call 503-580-9792 at least five days before the meeting. We accept all relay calls.
Updates to Medicaid Post-Hospital Extended Care Benefit, effective Jan. 1, 2026
OHA has expanded the coverage period for the Medicaid Post-Hospital Extended Care (PHEC) benefit from 20 to 100 days. The PHEC benefit:
- Covers skilled nursing or rehabilitation services for qualifying OHP members who meet Medicare skilled nursing criteria but do not have Medicare coverage.
- To qualify, members must have had a minimum 3-day hospital stay. A medical provider must determine that the individual needs extended care but can discharge from the hospital stay.
The new PHEC Provider Guide provides detailed information about the PHEC benefit and who qualifies for the benefit. To learn more:
Call for Medicaid substance use disorder providers: Participate in a brief billing codes survey
Substance Use Disorder Pre-Engagement Services
OHA invites Medicaid substance use disorder (SUD) providers and organizations to participate in a brief survey designed to better understand provider awareness, capacity and challenges related to the use of select behavioral health billing codes, including:
- H0022 – Alcohol and/or drug intervention services
- H0023 – Behavioral health outreach services
- H0050 – Alcohol and/or drug services, brief intervention (pre-engagement)
The survey focuses on how these codes are currently used, barriers to implementation, and provider needs related to training and technical assistance. Your input will help identify opportunities to better support providers in delivering, sustaining, and billing for these important services.
Participation is voluntary, and responses will directly inform efforts to strengthen Medicaid SUD service delivery and provider supports. The survey will remain open for two weeks.
OHA strongly encourages eligible providers and organizations to share their perspectives.
February 24, 2026 Certified Community Behavioral Health (CCBHC) Learning Collaborative
CCBHC Program Requirements 1 and 2
OHA is hosting a CCBHC learning collaborative covering criteria under these program requirements:
- Staffing and program requirements
- Availability and accessibility of services
The learning collaborative is open to current CCBHCs and providers interested in CCBHC certification.
The webinar will be Tuesday, February 24 from 10:35 a.m. to noon Pacific Time.
Meeting accommodations:
For people who speak or use a language other than English, people with disabilities or people who need additional support, we can provide free help. Please email cchbc@oha.oregon.gov or call 541-200-4591. We accept all relay calls.
Recent rule revisions
Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 410-130-0700: Amended to clarify which Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) supplies and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) codes are bundled or otherwise not eligible for reimbursement.
Provider resources
Approved Culturally and Linguistically Specific Providers
Frequently Asked Questions for Medicare Members: 2026 Lane County CCO Transition
Carve-Out Drug List, 4th Quarter 2025
HRSN Outreach and Engagement Fact Sheet (English and Spanish)
HRSN Housing Fact Sheet (English and Spanish)
HRSN Home Changes for Health Frequently Asked Questions (English and Spanish)
Join OHA the second Wednesday of each month, 10 to 11 a.m. Pacific Time
OHA now hosts a monthly webinar designed to help new providers and their staff successfully navigate fee-for-service Medicaid.
- Date: Held the second Wednesday of each month
- Time: 10 to 11 a.m. Pacific Time
What you will learn:
- How to use the OHP Provider Resources website at OHP.Oregon.gov/Providers and provider tools
- Steps to receive payments
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Billing through the MMIS Provider Portal at https://www.or-medicaid.gov
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Checking eligibility for services
- And much more to support your success!
This is a great opportunity to get familiar with essential resources, ask questions and build confidence in working with OHA.
Meeting accommodations:
For people who speak or use a language other than English, people with disabilities or people who need additional support, we can provide free help. Please email Medicaid Provider Training at ProviderTraining-Medicaid@oha.oregon.gov.
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