MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
Extreme heat outreach to vulnerable and at-risk OHP members
Oregon Health Plan·OR · Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Plan
Effective date
Jul 27, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Oregon Health Plan is directing healthcare organizations to conduct priority outreach to vulnerable members during extreme heat events, including reviewing ED/hospitalization data from previous heat events and identifying high-risk populations. This is an operational directive focused on member safety rather than billing changes.
Action Required
No immediate billing changes required. This is an informational policy about member outreach during heat events. Oregon providers may want to be aware of increased ED visits and heat-related illness presentations during extreme weather.