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Fewer immigrants are seeking Oregon health care benefits under Trump
['Oregon Capital Chronicle']
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Two years after its launch, the Healthier Oregon program reached peak enrollment of 107,000 people in June, according to data from the Oregon Health Authority.
“We’re seeing a real drop in enrollment in Healthier Oregon, likely due to all the federal changes and people being very concerned about signing up for Healthier Oregon,” OHA Deputy Director for Policy and Programs Dave Baden told lawmakers earlier this month.
State dollars cover most Healthier Oregon services, except for emergency health care visits, which are paid for with federal dollars.
Despite this protection, health care providers have reported cases of ICE agents entering medical exam rooms without a warrant.
Kotek urged health care providers to communicate with Oregonians about providing safe health care for people.