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Notice of intent – OHA proposes to amend the Medicaid State Plan to allow Tribal 638 Health programs enrolled as an FQHC to continue to use the Indian Health Service all-inclusive rate as an alternative payment method (APM)
Oregon Health Plan·OR·Public notice
Effective date
May 11, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Oregon Health Authority proposes to continue allowing Tribal FQHC programs to use Indian Health Service all-inclusive rates as an alternative payment method for Medicaid services after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends May 11, 2023. This continues a temporary arrangement that was previously approved under disaster relief provisions.
Action Required
By April 21, 2023: If your practice is a Tribal 638 Health program enrolled as an FQHC in Oregon, review the proposed State Plan Amendment and submit comments to jesse.anderson@oha.oregon.gov if needed. Monitor for final approval of the alternative payment method continuation.