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Notice of intent: OHA will amend the Medicaid State Plan to increase the supplemental rate for children’s foster care under the 1915(k) plan option
Oregon Health Plan·OR · Pediatrics·Public notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Oregon Health Authority will increase the supplemental rate for second caregivers providing children's foster care under the 1915(k) Medicaid state plan from $15.97 to $16.69 per hour. This rate increase aligns children's foster care rates with adult foster care rates to eliminate competitive recruiting disadvantages.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing team. This policy affects Oregon Medicaid foster care provider reimbursement rates only. If your practice provides foster care services under Oregon's 1915(k) state plan, monitor for updated fee schedules at the provided Oregon DHS website after January 1, 2025.