December 10, 2024

Oregon expands free health insurance to all residents regardless of immigration status

Oregon has expanded free health insurance that mirrors Medicaid to all residents who qualify, regardless of their immigration status.

The move took effect July 1. It marks an expansion of a Medicaid-type program for immigrants last year for residents who don’t qualify for the Oregon Health Plan because of their immigration status. The program, Healthier Oregon, covered those 19-24 and 55 and older who met low-income and other qualifications and was funded by a $100 million allocation by the Legislature in 2021.

https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2023/07/oregon-expands-free-health-insurance-to-all-residents-regardless-of-immigration-status.html?fbclid=IwAR2AVJtsDIKbeMDSKZqaxFo-Nh-6qNH14UNh7mCkrrEIdJQvX1f4jFZw9MU