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‼️Important information about H.R.1

from Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA)

ODHS Updates:

• New SNAP/OHP work or activity rules comparison tool. This shows the differences between the work or activity rules for SNAP vs the rules for OHP.
• A new joint OHA/ODHS HR1 website is live for partners to find information and resources about HR1.
• Linked on that page is the OHP toolkit page that has OHP fact sheets, example notices, and video, social cards, and newsletter content for partners to share.
• Reminder: Public Charge rule update goes into effect Sept 18^th. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (U.S. DHS) issued a final rule changing how public charge determinations are made in some immigration cases.  The public charge requirements do not apply to everyone. Many immigrants are exempt because of their immigration status and do not have to worry about the public charge determination. Because immigration laws are complex, people should understand how the rule applies to their specific immigration status before deciding whether to apply for or use benefits.
• The next Forward together Oregon webinar is on Sept. 22^nd from 10-11am. Join OHA and ODHS to receive updates about Federal Changes impacting Oregon. Register here

OHA Updates:

• Key webpage: Federal Changes Homepage (direct link: OHP.Oregon.gov/HR1): Bookmark and check for updated resources
• All published partner materials: OHP Toolkit Homepage: Bookmark and check for updated resources for staff and partners supporting members.
• Videos on the new OHP work or activity rules:
• Introduction to the rules: English / Spanish
• How to meet the rules: English / Spanish

• Fact sheets that explain changes in plain language:
• Overview of Federal Changes: English / Spanish
• Some adult non-citizens moving to Healthier Oregon: English / Spanish
• Healthier Oregon members moving to OHP Open Card: English / Spanish
• Work or Activity Rules: English / Spanish
• More Frequent Renewals: English / Spanish
• NEW OHP / SNAP Crosswalk: English
• NEW Exemptions Explainer: English
• NEW Myths Vs. Facts About Federal Changes to OHP: English
• Sample notices showing what members may receive:
• Work or Activity Rules: English / Spanish
• Noncitizen Transition Notice: English / Spanish
• Open Card Transition Notice: English
• Notice explainer explaining how to understand all three notices: English
• Social Cards and Newsletter Content
• Social: Keep your contact details up to date so you don't miss important information
• Social: Watch your mail and respond quickly to letters from your health plan
• Social: Keep going to the doctor and other medical appointments
• Talking points for member questions: English / Spanish
• HR1 Implementation Timeline: English
• Fact sheet for education partners: English

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