[DHS-News] Vol. 4, No. 27

[WHITEHOUSE Gary]

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dhs-news
February 28, 2003
Volume 4, Issue 27
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IN THIS ISSUE:
1. March 1 service cuts affect clients and hospitals
2. Advocacy office reaches out to those losing drug benefits
3. Director's weekly message

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1. More than 100,000 Oregonians and 28 hospitals will experience DHS budget
cuts that take effect Saturday, March 1. Meanwhile, DHS has mailed notices to
more than 6,000 seniors and people with disabilities about an end to Medicaid
payments for in-home and 24-hour care, effective April 1. Read the news
release: http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2003news/2003-0227.html
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2. As the state faces challenging cuts to services,the Governor's Advocacy
Office in DHS is working closely with lawmakers and drug companies to help
Oregonians gain access to free or reduced-cost prescription medications. Read
the news release: http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2003news/2003-0225.html
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3. DHS Director Jean Thorne addresses budget cuts, client needs and employee
attendance at rallies. Read this week's message:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/messages/message.html
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