Oregon ODDS

The Oregon Department of Human Services will no longer be using X as of today, Oct. 23, 2023. This means we will not reply to messages going forward. To connect with us on other social media platforms, check out our list of official accounts: oregon.gov/odhs/news/Page…

In prior messages about the 2023 Legislative Session, we’ve focused on bills that passed which are focused on the people ODDS serves and ODDS operations. To wrap up this series of messages, we wanted to end with information about the ODDS budget. oregon.gov/odhs/news/dire…

Later this month, supported living providers will see a rate increase of 2.7% effective retroactively to July 1, 2023. oregon.gov/odhs/news/dire…

The Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 91, which directs ODDS to apply for federal approval for a permanent program to pay parents as caregivers. Read more: oregon.gov/odhs/news/dire…

We have a director's message with an update to provider rates effective July 1, 2023. The message is posted here: oregon.gov/odhs/news/dire…

We are thrilled to announce that Oregon Health Plan (OHP) benefits and services for people with disabilities are expanding beginning July 1, 2023. Read more here: oregon.gov/odhs/news/dire…

ODDS seeks public feedback regarding #0117 Children’s and #0375 Adult 1915(c) Waiver renewals. Deadline is July 22, 2023. More information: oregon.gov/dhs/SENIORS-DI…

We are experiencing statewide network outages affecting some ODHS online and phone services, including the abuse reporting SAFEline, and the ONE Applicant Portal used to apply for medical, food, cash and childcare assistance.

Here's the latest Compass Project update. This update is for CMEs and providers. It has information about a new approach to Individual Support Plans and what you can expect as services coordinators, personal agents, and service providers. oregon.gov/dhs/SENIORS-DI…

- If your benefits were stolen between Oct. 1, 2022 and May 22, 2023, you must request replacement benefits by June 21, 2023. - If your benefits are stolen after May 22, 2023, you must request replacement benefits 30 days after discovering the theft. bit.ly/replacebenefits

@Albertina_Kerr leadership talked to @KGWNews about May being Mental Health Awareness Month, their services for children with the highest needs, and supporting DSPs. kgw.com/video/features…

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced that effective tomorrow, May 11, 2023, workers in Oregon’s health care settings will no longer be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Please read this ODDS message for more information: oregon.gov/dhs/SENIORS-DI…

Curious what the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency means for you? Here's a helpful video guide. youtu.be/FOMoVZtaIss

The federal public health emergency for COVID-19 ends May 11. Some temporary actions ODDS took protect people’s health during the pandemic end Thursday. ODDS and partners have been preparing for this. This message has resources to help: oregon.gov/dhs/SENIORS-DI…

After Cheyenne graduated from Powers High School, Vocational Rehabilitation was there to support her in finding a career path that fit with her disability. Watch Cheyenne’s story: youtu.be/0AwCLmo4EE8

CMEs and providers, if you use Workday Learning through ODHS, please update your account information via the survey in this ODDS message: oregon.gov/dhs/SENIORS-DI…

Want to learn more about @OregonABLE, including who is eligible, how it works, and what you can save for? Join our learning session next week on 5/10 (12pm PT) to get your questions answered in real-time. REGISTER today oregonablesavings.com/events #disabilitysavings

With the public health emergency ending next week, you might have some questions about what that means for ODDS services. Here is a helpful infographic full of frequently asked questions and answers: oregon.gov/.../odds-faqs-… Other languages available here: oregon.gov/.../odds-covid…

ODDS is hosting 3 public webinars to help I/DD community members/partners through the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. - April 25 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. - May 4 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. -June 1 from 3 to 4 p.m. Meeting info and Zoom links: oregon.gov/dhs/SENIORS-DI…