Oregon Health Plan 1115 Medicaid Waiver Amendment To Launch Pre-Release Reentry Services

On July 2, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Oregon’s request to amend its Medicaid section 1115(a) demonstration for the Oregon Health Plan. The state intends to launch a Pre-Release Services under Reentry Demonstration Initiative that will cover services provided to incarcerated individuals for up to 90 days prior to their expected date of release . . .