In 2000, Oregon received HRSA State Planning Grant funds to perform a collaborative and comprehensive study of universal health care options in Oregon. The goals of the project included:
- Increase expansion of public and private programs;
- Increase enrollment of those already eligible; and
- Improve capacity and demand in Oregon communities' delivery systems.
Activities conducted for the grant included a household survey, focus groups among uninsured individuals, small business owners, and health care providers/administrators across Oregon, and an assessment of the small group market in Oregon.
In 2005, Oregon was awarded a HRSA pilot planning project grant to prepare for further expansions as the state faced renewal of its 1115 and HIFA Waivers. Oregon carefully assessed a sustainable approach to covering more children and non-categorical adults in existing public programs. The program looked to maximize enrollment of children eligible in both public and private coverage, applying initially to children and later to adult populations. The state also provided planning and technical assistance to two committed communities working on community-level expansions by reforming their delivery systems and maximizing finances. Lastly, Oregon reviewed and improved Oregon's Population Survey (OPS) to ensure its reliability and validity as a tool for monitoring health insurance status in the state.
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