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Oregon Allocates $1.5 Billion for Immigrant Health Care

10/14/2025

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Oregon projects $1.5 billion to provide health care for immigrants from 2025 to 2027, far above the $717 million for the Oregon State Police.
The Oregon Health Authority plans to allocate $1.2 billion to the Healthier Oregon Program, with 25% from federal sources.
Critics say Oregon uses creative accounting to bypass federal Medicaid rules for illegal immigrants.
Enrollment has nearly doubled initial projections, creating a $260 million budget shortfall.

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Story summary

Oregon projects $1.5 billion to provide health care for immigrants from 2025 to 2027, far above the $717 million for the Oregon State Police.
The Oregon Health Authority plans to allocate $1.2 billion to the Healthier Oregon Program, with 25% from federal sources.
Critics say Oregon uses creative accounting to bypass federal Medicaid rules for illegal immigrants.
Enrollment has nearly doubled initial projections, creating a $260 million budget shortfall.