By Lynne Terry – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon’s Medicaid renewal process boots eligible children, adults off the plan
At least several thousand were affected while thousands of others who don’t qualify for Medicaid will keep their insurance
Legislative committee dismisses complaints by Republican state senators over walkout
One of the Republicans who filed a complaint about the handling of excused absences, Sen. Lynn Findley, called the Senate president a “dictator” and called the committee process a “sham.”
As wildfires grow, poor, elderly disproportionately affected
People exposed to wildfires in Oregon and other western states are more likely to live in mobile homes and have disabilities, a new study found.
Health officials urge Oregonians to get vaccinated against Covid, flu, RSV
State officials said Covid infections are increasing in Oregon as they urge a new round of vaccinations. Free Covid testing kits are again available.
State wildlife officials ban wildlife killing contests on public land
A new Oregon rule prohibiting contests to kill animals like coyotes could go into effect with days but will not prohibit the derbies on private land.
Kotek announces details of $26 million to 26 rural counties to fight homelessness
Another slice of the more than $200 million allocated by the Legislature this session for homelessness is headed toward rural counties in Oregon. Gov. Tina Kotek announced Tuesday that 26 rural counties will receive a total of $26 million to…
Spending on health care in Oregon soars 40% in eight years, report says
Rising health insurance premiums are a major reason Oregonians are spending more on health care, a state report said.
Disability group accuses Marion County of thwarting federal court order over mental health patients
Disability Rights Oregon says Marion County judges are undermining an agreement to ease crowding in the Oregon State Hospital
New data breach affects 1.7 million Oregon Medicaid members
Current or past members of the Oregon Health Plan, the state’s Medicaid system, may have had personal information exposed to hackers.
Oregon expands free health insurance for low-income Oregonians – regardless of immigration status
Healthier Oregon is now open to immigrants who don't qualify for Oregon Health Plan because of immigration status.