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Lane County health centers scramble to close a $6. 5 M budget gap
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (350+ words) LANE COUNTY, Ore. - The Community Health Centers of Lane County is cutting 23 positions as it faces a projected $2 million deficit this fiscal year and a $6. 5 million shortfall next year. According to the organization, declining revenue and rising costs have created…...
Equifax's role in Medicaid cuts raises concerns, officials say
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (180+ words) SALEM, Ore. -U. S. Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, along with Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Bernard Sanders of Vermont, is launching an investigation into a credit contractor's plan to profit from Republican policies affecting Medicaid and SNAP benefits. According to…...
Oregon's insurance deadline nears; avoid coverage scams
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (215+ words) SALEM, Ore. - Oregon residents are being urged to act quickly as the open enrollment period for health coverage ends on Thursday, Jan. 15, according to the Oregon Health Authority. According to Oregon's insurance commissioner, TK Keen, it's important to enroll now…...
Free Medicare plan guidance for seniors during open enrollment
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (204+ words) SALEM, Ore. - The Medicare Open Enrollment for 2026 plans is underway, running from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. The Oregon Department of Human Services is in Salem. (Michael Romanos/Oregon Capital Chronicle) SALEM, Ore. - The Medicare Open Enrollment for 2026 plans is underway, running…...
Oregon's 2026 health enrollment opens Nov. 1 with new tools
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (187+ words) SALEM, Ore. - Open enrollment for 2026 health coverage is set to begin on Nov. 1, 2025, will run through Jan. 15, 2026, and state health officials said a newly upgraded Window Shopping tool is now available to help Oregonians compare plans and check coverage specifics....
Trillium in discussions with the OHA to take on Pacific Source Lane County members
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (607+ words) EUGENE, Ore. " Discussions are ongoing between the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Trillium as the medical insurance company has indicated that they want to take on the Lane County residents who currently receive their Medicaid insurance through Pacific Source. Trillium…...
Oregon bans medical debt on credit reports to aid consumers
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (284+ words) SALEM, Ore. - Gov. Tina Kotek has signed three significant pro-consumer bills into law this week, aiming to enhance protection for Oregon families. Senate Bill 605 will prevent medical debt from appearing on consumer credit reports, a move that could alleviate financial…...