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Notice of intent: OHA will amend the Medicaid State Plan 1915(k) state plan option - Comments due June 5, 2026
Oregon Health Plan·OR · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Physical Therapy +1 more·Public notice
Effective date
Jul 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Oregon Health Authority is amending its Medicaid State Plan to extend criminal background check requirements for certain 1915(k) Home and Community-Based Services providers from every 2 years to every 3 years, effective July 1, 2026. This administrative change aligns with new state law requirements under House Bill 4115.
Action Required
By July 1, 2026: Healthcare practices providing 1915(k) HCBS services in Oregon should review provider credentialing processes to ensure compliance with the new 3-year criminal background check cycle instead of the current 2-year requirement. This affects Habilitation Agency Providers, Home Care Workers, Personal Support Workers, and Supported Living Agency Providers who work directly with recipients.