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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Good afternoon, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Thank you for your interest in the Oregon Department of Humans Services Self-Sufficiency Programs. You will notice that this email is coming through our Listserv. If you need to contact me, you will need
to email me directly as this Listserv is for outgoing emails only. You can update your subscription preferences here and share this link with anyone who would like to join this list.
</span><a href="https://omls.oregon.gov/mailman/listinfo/self-sufficiencypartners"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">https://omls.oregon.gov/mailman/listinfo/self-sufficiencypartners</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> You may also refer interested people
to me directly </span><a href="mailto:MICHELLE.MAYERS@odhs.oregon.gov"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">MICHELLE.MAYERS@odhs.oregon.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Our March 14<sup>th</sup> meeting was recorded and is available
</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNoVEn431AY"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">here</span></b></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt">. We encourage you to visit the
</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ORGovDHS/videos"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">ODHS YouTube Channel</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> and view other meetings of interest.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Please see attached supporting documents and links for the 3/14/24 ODHS SSP Partner Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">SSP Partner Minutes 03.14.24<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZOGX7KTwG0"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Doris Duke Foundation Announcement</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt">: Opt-in For Families
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">OEP Update presentation (SSP OEP PHEU 3.14.24)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/cash/Pages/tanf-jobs.aspx"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">JOBS Services</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> 3.14.24<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">New climate-related resources are now available
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members with a medical need and who are facing certain life changes may now qualify for
</span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm9yZWdvbi5nb3Yvb2hhL0hTRC9PSFAvUGFnZXMvQ2xpbWF0ZS1TdXBwb3J0cy5hc3B4P3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAzMTkuOTIwNTkzNDEifQ.MgV-noxIf43GjUO-uiGjAzj1JJeGGoADze425D5tSWA/s/3039181689/br/239109846272-l" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1D5782">new
climate-related benefits</span></a><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">. The new benefits are part of Oregon’s 1115 Medicaid waiver to expand OHP coverage by introducing
</span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm9yZWdvbi5nb3YvT0hBL0hTRC9NZWRpY2FpZC1Qb2xpY3kvUGFnZXMvSFJTTi5hc3B4P3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAzMTkuOTIwNTkzNDEifQ.K7JjhUbSaqhvrZM7kblEUvetzoqLN3YGrlyQtkSVPGs/s/3039181689/br/239109846272-l" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1D5782">health-related
social needs</span></a><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"> (HRSN) services, which can help maintain health and well-being, but aren’t thought of as medical services. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">These benefits include devices that promote healthy temperatures and clean air such as air conditioners, heaters and air filters, as well as mini refrigeration units for storing medications.
Portable power supplies to operate medical equipment (i.e., ventilators during power outages) may also be available as a new benefit. For more information visit
</span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/OHP/Pages/Climate-Supports.aspx"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/OHP/Pages/Climate-Supports.aspx</span></a><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Community capacity building fund grants are now available</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Organizations that intend to serve eligible OHP members and have strong community relationships, specifically the ability to provide HRSN services in a way that is culturally
responsive and ensures meaningful access to language services, are encouraged to apply for CCBF. For community organizations and partners interested in delivering new HRSN benefits to eligible OHP members, applications for community capacity building fund
(CCBF) grants are now open through May 31, 2024. For more information visit </span>
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/Medicaid-Policy/Pages/CCBF.aspx"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/Medicaid-Policy/Pages/CCBF.aspx</span></a><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">** NOTE: We will have a presentation on the above at our next Self-Sufficiency Partner Meeting **</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">We look forward to meeting with you again on April 11<sup>th</sup>,
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:black">Michelle L. Mayers
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">(Misha, She/her) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Community Engagement Coordinator
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Self-Sufficiency Programs
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Cell: 541.220.7451<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Please note my new email address:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">
</span><a href="mailto:michelle.mayers@odhs.oregon.gov"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">michelle.mayers@odhs.oregon.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Do you have feedback about Self-Sufficiency? To submit feedback, fill out the
</span></i><a href="https://forms.office.com/g/nC3XCTiPaS"><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%">SSP Partner Survey Form</span></i></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><br>
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