[DHS-News] Vol. 4, No. 46, July 14, 2003

[WHITEHOUSE Gary]

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dhs-news
July 14, 2003
Volume 4, Issue 46
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IN THIS ISSUE:
1. OHP "grace period" shortened by five days
2. Director's weekly message
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1. In a move intended to provide sufficient time to accurately process premium
payments, Oregon Health Plan officials are shortening the grace period during
which people covered by the Standard benefit package can pay premiums. Read
the news release:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2003news/2003-0714.html
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2. DHS Director Jean I. Thorne discusses  The budget crisis: a broader view;
Solving problems; and a change for child support. Read the weekly message:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/messages/message.html
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