Beyond Transformation:

Access to health care, like access to roads and electricity, is part of any community’s basic needs. For our most vulnerable residents, access is often limited.  As Oregon implements a new coordinated system for people on the Oregon Health Plan/Medicaid, Multnomah County works to provide care, prevent future issues and improve health outcomes for all residents.

News and Announcements

Multnomah County residents who are Health Share of Oregon members to get new IDs

2/25/13 - 4:30 pm

Health Share of Oregon new ID card Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 26, Health Share of Oregon members in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties will begin receiving new identification cards in the mail. The new ID cards are part of Oregon’s health reform. Multnomah County and its partners are working to improve the network of care around our patients on the Oregon Health Plan.

Health Share of Oregon press release: Health Share of Oregon Community Advisory Council to hold public meeting

10/1/12 - 11:11 am

Health Share of Oregon, the state’s largest of the new Coordinated Care Organizations serving Oregon Health Plan members, is opening to the public the monthly meeting of its Community Advisory Council (CAC). The next is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 5.

Health reform launches Sept. 1 in Multnomah County

8/31/12 - 1:27 pm

On Sept. 1, the state’s largest coordinated care organization, Health Share of Oregon, will launch operations. Health Share of Oregon is the new name of the Tri-County Medicaid Collaborative. This means that beginning on Saturday, 212,000 Oregon Health Plan members who receive medical and behavioral health care in Multnomah, Washington or Clackamas counties will be enrolled in either Health Share of Oregon or FamilyCare Health Plans, Inc.
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Governor John Kitzhaber announces a $1.9 billion federal investment in Oregon health care transformation at a May 4 press conference in Portland.  

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Questions about your care?

I’m on the Oregon Health Plan. I received a letter in the mail and don’t understand what it means. Can you explain?

If you received a letter indicating that you have a new coordinated care organization, your current health plan is changing to be part of a new coordinated care organization. If for instance, you receive your health care coverage through Care Oregon, that coverage will be provided by Health Share of Oregon/CareOregon. 

Your care will not change. But the network around that care will to make it easier for your doctor to build a team around you.

I’ve heard about health reform. Will it affect my benefits?

No.  Oregon Health Plan Plus and Standard health care benefits will not change.

Can I keep my doctor?

Yes. If you are happy with your doctor, you can stay with your doctor or specialist to receive the treatments you need. The new organizations are based on your current health plans.

Will I receive a new ID card?

No. Your member identification number (Medicaid ID number) will stay the same.

Is this going to cost me more in co-pays, premiums or any other fees?

No. Nothing changes.

Do I need to take anything new with me to the doctor to reflect this new plan?

No. Your member identification will stay the same and you can continue to use the same card.

I have an “open card,” for my doctor but am in a plan for my mental health care. How does this affect me?

On September 1, 2012, your mental health care will be moved to the new coordinated care organization if there is a CCO available in your community.

What about my dental care? Will that be covered in the new plan?

Your dental coverage will stay the same as it is today.

 

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You asked:

I am on the Oregon Health Plan. Will my medications still be covered? Can I still use the same pharmacy?  - August 31, 2012

We answered: 

Benefits will not be changing. If a medication is currently covered, it should remain covered. Coordinated care organizations may have a different pharmacy benefit manager, which could require you to change pharmacies. [Read more]