December 2025 Newsletter

Support Project Access NOW Before Dec 31st

The season of giving is here—and so is Open Enrollment! Project Access NOW needs your support more than ever. This year, fear and uncertainty are making health care access harder for many in our community. Our team is here to help—both remotely and in person—but we can’t do it without you.

Give today through Willamette Week’s Give!Guide and receive a special thank-you gift:

The People’s Courts is offering a day pass for up to six guests to every donor! Plus, almost every week, Willamette Week offers their own Big Give Day prizes - fabulous!

What's more - don't miss our upcoming donor event!

An update from Tracy Carver - CEO

Read it on our blog!

Community Assistance Program (CAP) Flex Funds

HRSN: Program Impact

As part of the state’s recent 1115 Medicaid Waiver, Oregon was approved to offer a new health-related social needs (HRSN) benefit to qualifying Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members. Project Access NOW has been facilitating housing payments in partnership with CareOregon for OHP members who are experiencing certain life transitions, to improve their health during a specific time.

Some examples of life transitions include:

• Involvement with the child welfare system
• Recently became eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare (within the past nine months)
• Experiencing homelessness
• At risk for homelessness
• Released from jail, detention center, Oregon Youth Authority facility, prison, or the Oregon State Hospital within the past 12 months

Learn more at CareOregon's website.

Insurance Enrollment and Payment Support: Program Impact

Our team helps community members enroll in OHP, Marketplace plans, Bridge Plan, and more. We also assist with understanding benefits, scheduling appointments, navigating billing, and accessing financial aid. During Open Enrollment, as well as times of uncertainty and policy change, this support is especially vital.

Not only do we support community members to enroll, we help them understand and use their benefits and act as a trusted guide in navigating the often intimidating health care system.

Additionally, through the Payment Support program, we pay insurance premiums to prevent coverage gaps and make private insurance more affordable.

The open enrollment period for 2026 health coverage is from November 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026, for most states via the national and state marketplaces. To have coverage begin on January 1, 2026, you must enroll by December 15, 2025.

Virtual Enrollment Assistance Available



📅 Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

We know these times can be challenging, and we’re here to help. Our team is ready to assist you from the comfort of your home or workplace. Your health and peace of mind matter—let us guide you through the process!

To schedule a remote appointment with our team, visit www.projectaccessnow.org.

Save-the-Date: Annual Gala

Our annual fundraiser is more important than ever. This year’s event will address the looming crisis of hundreds of thousands losing health care access in the next decade due to federal changes to Medicaid and Marketplace plans.

The evening will feature:

• Dinner and networking
• A paddle raise to fund critical programs
• An educational program highlighting solutions and our impact

Get involved as a sponsor!