Oregon’s Medicaid
Why should a state provide Medicaid to its citizens?
• Who is eligible for Medicaid in Oregon?
• How does this situation differ from eligibility in your state?
• How is Oregon’s Medicaid different from your health insurance?
From Medicare?
• What type of insurance is Oregon Medicaid?
• Why might community health workers improve outcomes and save
money?
• Why does Medicare not pay for community health workers?
• How might linking behavioral health and primary care improve
outcomes and save money?
