Home In Your Community Member Guidance
In July 2025, a new federal law was passed. This law changes Medicaid (OHP) and SNAP (food help). These changes could affect your benefits. We understand that these changes can be confusing, and you may have questions. IHN is committed to helping everyone get the care they need – no matter their income, race, background, gender, immigration status, or who they love. You matter. You belong. You are not alone.
We hope that this page will help you:
It is also important to understand that IHN-CCO operates under the policies of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Visit OHA’s online resource, which may contain more up-to-date or detailed information.
Understand what is changing under new federal laws with the following examples:
To protect your privacy to the best of our abilities, IHN-CCO has paused collecting new data on gender, race, or identity, including information related to LGBTQIA2S+ identity.
You may need to turn in paperwork more often to keep your health coverage. Some adults may also have to work or volunteer each month, but these rules are not active yet.
There are no reductions in covered services. Health care services previously covered by OHP, including gender-affirming care, are still covered under OHP.
We are working with others across the state to keep coverage in place and to make sure health care stays safe, accessible, and confidential.
Call us right away. We’ll help explain what it means and walk you through next steps.
Yes. Oregon law still protects access to gender-affirming care, and IHN-CCO covers these services. You are seen, respected and affirmed.
Call us. We will connect you with programs that can help.
IHN-CCO works with all our participating health care providers to advocate that your affirmed name and gender are used in your health records, and your identity is respected.
Yes. IHN-CCO works with providers who offer safe, affirming care. Contact us, and we’ll help you find one.
Yes. In Oregon, these services are still legal and covered.
If you received care that was legal in Oregon, your records are still protected.
IHN-CCO would not share your health information unless a judge orders us to. But a new agreement between Medicaid and ICE means some data might now be shared at the national level.
Samaritan Health Services would only allow this in its locations if ordered by a judge.
We can help you find trusted legal help:
You have the right to be treated with respect. If you are treated unfairly, call us. We’ll help you file a complaint and find legal help:
Call IHN-CCO Member Services or a Community Health Navigator:
Community Health Navigators (for additional healthcare access help):