Forum set for public comment on new state program to serve older adults, people with disabilities
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), along with the Oregon Health Authority, will hold a forum to receive feedback from the public on implementation of Oregon Project Independence - Medicaid (OPI-M).
OPI-M is being launched by the ODHS Office of Aging and People with Disabilities this year as a result of an 1115 Demonstration Waiver. This forum for public input is referred to as a Post-Award Public Forum by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and is required by federal regulations. It will provide information on the implementation of OPI-M since the waiver was approved by CMS on Feb. 13, 2024, in addition to providing an opportunity for the public to provide feedback.
OPI-M operates under the authority of section 1115(a) of the Social Security Act. The waiver is in effect from Feb. 13, 2024, to Jan. 31, 2029.
The forum will be held as a video conference on Zoom on Monday, Aug. 5, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Real-Time Captioning (CART) will also be provided. To request other accommodations, please contact Max Brown by email at Max.Brown@odhs.oregon.gov or by phone at 971-707-1019 no later than 48 hours prior to the forum.
Meeting: OPI-M Post-Award Public Forum
When: Aug. 5, 2024, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Where: Video conference meeting on Zoom
- To join by video conference: Join Zoom Meeting
- To join by phone: dial 669-254-5252; meeting ID: 161 701 1754; passcode: 664575
Additional resources and information about OPI-M:
- Draft Quarterly Monitoring Report (currently under CMS review)
- Read the ODHS news release: CMS approves expansion of program providing older adults and people with disabilities more options for support at home
