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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Please see the ODHS Partner and Provider newsletter below for important information related to current events.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:12 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Merrick Tricia L <TRICIA.L.MERRICK@odhs.oregon.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> ODHS Update about Federal Changes<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626">Partner,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626">ODHS is receiving many questions about recent federal changes. These changes are unfolding rapidly, and we are actively analyzing the situation. A dedicated team of ODHS subject matter
experts, in collaboration with the Oregon Department of Justice, is carefully reviewing the potential impacts on our agency, clients, and staff.<br>
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We are committed to keeping you informed and will share updates as soon as we have verified information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#002D5D">Federal Funding Pause<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626">We are aware that a recent order for a funding freeze issued by the through the Office of Management and Budget has created uncertainty about funding for Medicaid and other key programs.
This is a dynamic situation and we will keep you updated as we get more clarification from our partners<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#002D5D">Oregon Sanctuary Promise<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626">We wanted to reinforce that Oregon law prohibits public agencies from participating directly or indirectly in federal immigration enforcement. This includes reporting individuals to
immigration authorities based on known or suspected citizenship or immigration status, which is not allowed under Oregon law.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#002D5D">ODHS responsibilities to the public<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626">Our primary goal remains focused on providing support, resources, and services to individuals and families in needs. Please keep the following in mind as you conduct business with ODHS:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ODHS employees should not inquire or request information concerning a person’s citizenship or immigration status unless necessary to determine eligibility for a benefit program a person is seeking.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#262626;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ODHS employees should not disclose personally identifying information concerning any person for the purpose of enforcement of federal immigration laws, except as required by state or federal law.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#262626;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:21.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%">
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and access government services without fear that a state or local government employee will report them to ICE.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626">We have also been fielding questions about eligibility for access to our services and benefits. As a reminder:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">No changes to the federal public charge law have been adopted yet.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#262626;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ODHS will only share factual information with the public in a timely manner. If laws change, we will inform the public through the appropriate channels as we always have.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#262626;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:21.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%">
<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Information that ODHS provides is not legal advice. People concerned about how public benefits might affect their immigration status should ask an immigration attorney for help.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626">Please keep an eye on our website for more news and information about ODHS services. Our focus remains unchanged. We have but one mission as an agency: to achieve well-being for every
who call Oregon home as we pursue our <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.oregon.gov%2Fodhs%2Fequity%2Fpages%2Fequity-north-star.aspx%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01000194af2ff512-37bf2832-d8eb-48a2-8caf-56114594f80e-000000/Tcs1GyB3cQSHnt8iLBzonUrd28aW8sq2Q2gSTOy8zEo=390">
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