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Oregon’s Immigrant Health Program Outstrips State Police Budget by About $500 Million

New budget reviews cite enrollment far above projections with roughly one quarter funded by federal matches.

Overview

  • The Oregon Legislative Fiscal Office projects roughly $1.5 billion in total spending on the Healthier Oregon Program for 2025–2027 versus about $717 million for the Oregon State Police.
  • The Oregon Health Authority says it expects to allocate about $1.2 billion to the program, with approximately 25% coming from federal funds.
  • Enrollment is reported near 93,000, nearly double the state’s earlier projection of 55,000, reflecting faster-than-expected growth since launch.
  • State materials say federal dollars for those without legal status apply to emergency and pregnancy care, while reports describe a hospital assessment approach used to draw federal matching funds.
  • The initiative began as Cover All People and is now the Healthier Oregon Program, and state resources indicate applicants are not required to show proof of long-term residency.