Basic Health Bill Goes to Brown, Asks OHA to Hammer Out Plan

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Oregon could move private health insurance subsidies to the CCOs to provide coverage for an additional 87,000 people, including thousands of uninsured legal immigrants, but HB 2934 merely keeps the bureaucratic work going to shape the policy for possible 2017 implementation.By: Chris GrayA bill that keeps the hopes of immigrant- and low-income advocates alive for a Basic Health Plan passed the Senate by a 22-7 vote, leaving just Gov. Kate Brown’s signature before House Bill 2934 becomes law.May 27 2015

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