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Fewer Oregonians are enrolling in marketplace plans because of federal uncertainty
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (299+ words) Published 12: 56 pm Tuesday, April 21, 2026 About 21, 000 fewer people enrolled in health insurance plans through the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace compared with a year ago, according to a new report. The Oregon Health Authority on Thursday released its annual report giving insight…...
Other Views: Geography complicates already-muddy Oregon insurance system
6+ mon, 8+ hour ago (697+ words) Published 5: 00 am Tuesday, October 21, 2025 It's that season again. No, I'm not talking about back-to-school season, holiday season or fall leaves. We're now into health insurance choice season, which affects a lot of Americans, but referring here specifically to the Medicare…...
AARP Oregon urges older adults to review Medicare plans
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (375+ words) Published 6: 52 am Thursday, October 16, 2025 By Wallowa County Chieftain PORTLAND " More than 945, 000 Oregonians are enrolled in Medicare. AARP Oregon in a press release urged them to review their plan options during this year's Medicare open enrollment period, which is Oct. 15 to…...
Commentary: Geography complicates already-muddy Oregon insurance system
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (697+ words) Published 11: 51 am Friday, October 17, 2025 It's that season again. No, I'm not talking about back-to-school season, holiday season or fall leaves. We're now into health insurance choice season, which affects a lot of Americans, but referring here specifically to the Medicare…...
Health insurance premiums to rise for thousands of Oregonians in 2026 unless Congress intervenes
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (542+ words) Published 6: 54 am Friday, September 26, 2025 By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle More than 111, 000 Oregonians who buy health insurance through the state's Affordable Care Act marketplace will pay significantly more for their plans next year unless Congress intervenes, and nearly 35, 000 will lose…...
Oregon awards $1. 8 million in grants to help people enroll in private insurance
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (134+ words) Published 3: 46 pm Monday, August 4, 2025 By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle Nearly $1. 8 million in grants are coming to 37 community-based organizations and licensed insurance agents across Oregon to offer free, expert help to people enrolling in health coverage through'Oregon Health Care. gov....