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New Medicaid work requirements could undermine care for Oregon’s most vulnerable

Most members of the Oregon Health Plan already work, but health officials fear hundreds of thousands of Oregonians could lose coverage when changes to the Oregon Health Plan take effect next year.
May 19, 2026
 
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Sporting a neon green beanie, Drew Grabham is easy to spot in downtown Portland. That’s the point.