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Notice of intent – OHA will amend the Medicaid State Plan to extend the temporary five-percent rate increase for nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and residential care facilities past the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
Oregon Health Plan·OR·Public notice
Effective date
May 12, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Oregon Health Authority will extend the temporary 5% rate increase for nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and residential care facilities through June 30, 2023, beyond the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. This extension requires a State Plan Amendment to CMS and continues the rate increase that was originally approved through SPA 22-0020.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing teams. This policy affects facility reimbursement rates for nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and residential care facilities in Oregon through June 30, 2023. Facilities may see continued 5% rate increases on their Medicaid reimbursements during this period.