On Wednesday, March 6, the Multnomah County Citizen Involvement Committee and Chair Jeff Cogen will co-sponsor a forum about upcoming changes in the county's early childhood programs and changes underway in the healthcare system.
The forum will first provide an overview of proposed state changes to early childhood programs and Multnomah County's role in this process. The county's current programs could be significantly affected by Governor John Kitzhaber’s 2013 legislative priority to create a state-wide early childhood system that provides greater emphasis on kindergarten preparation and school success.
The second half of the forum will focus on how Oregon’s new healthcare delivery system is changing things for the better for county residents on the Oregon Health Plan.
An overview of the two new coordinated care organizations serving Multnomah County’s residents will be presented. Information will also be given about the new state-sponsored marketplace for working individuals and families to shop for health insurance plans and access financial assistance to help pay for coverage.
Forum attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and give input about these new initiatives.
Date: Wednesday, March 6
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Multnomah Building Boardroom at 501 S.E. Hawthorne in Portland
At the event:
Spanish and Russian interpreters will be provided.
Light refreshments will be provided.
You can also request up to 48 hours in advance:
Reasonable accommodations be provided for people requesting assistive hearing devices, sign language interpreters or large-print materials.
For more information or to request accommodations, contact the Office of Citizen Involvement at 503-988-3450 or citizen.involvement@multco.us.