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Most Oregonians Have Health Coverage

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New data from Oregon Health Authority (OHA) estimates that 97 percent of Oregonians have health coverage, the highest recorded insured rate in state history. Health insurance coverage numbers are sourced from OHA’s Oregon Health Insurance Survey (OHIS), which informs how many Oregonians are covered by health insurance statewide, and gathers information about medical bills, medical debt, and the ability to get healthcare.

“Every Oregonian deserves an opportunity to be healthy, and access to affordable health care through the Oregon Health Plan is part of the equation,” Governor Kotek said. “I am proud of the work Oregon has done to maintain health insurance coverage for thousands of Oregonians after the pandemic.”

The high insured rate comes from a multi-year state effort to help people obtain and keep coverage, including through:

OHA Director Dr. Sejal Hathi said, “Access to affordable health coverage is the cornerstone of human dignity and the chance to live a healthy life. Through all of Oregon’s extraordinary efforts, health care for all is on the path to becoming a reality, making it possible for everyone in our communities to reach their full potential and well-being.”

Data from OHIS are included in an interactive dashboard, which allows people to explore demographic and geographic information from 2011 – 2023.  Additional data in the dashboard show that:

The dashboard is available on the OHA web site, as well as a data brief on the Health Policy and Analytics web page.

Oregonians can apply for OHP, including OHP Bridge, at any time. For coverage through Oregon’s Health Insurance Marketplace, people can apply and enroll during open enrollment (Nov. 1 to Jan. 15) or within 60 days of a qualifying life alert. A tool to locate health coverage programs and savings can be found at: OregonHealthCare.gov/WindowShop.

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