Latino Community Association Launches OHP Assistance Campaign

The group is helping Oregon Health Plan members meet new federal documentation requirements for coverage.

Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Hispanic

Latino Community Association Launches OHP Assistance Campaign

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Do you support stricter work and income documentation requirements for federal health programs?

The Latino Community Association has launched the No estás solo campaign to help Oregon Health Plan members navigate upcoming federal eligibility rules. Starting next year, participants must document monthly work, volunteer, or study hours to maintain coverage.

Why it matters

New federal regulations under the One Big Beautiful Bill (HR 1) require Medicaid enrollees to regularly verify their hours and income. Many enrollees are expected to face coverage lapses as proving these requirements becomes more complex.

Affected Oregon Health Plan members between the ages of 19 and 64 must now document 80 hours of work, volunteering, or study per month. Recipients are also required to re-certify their eligibility status every six months.

The players

Latino Community Association

This nonprofit organization is headquartered in Bend, Oregon, and focuses on supporting the local Hispanic community with health coverage and resources.

The details

The Latino Community Association provides guidance on tracking income, identifying potential exemptions, and managing the renewal process. Staff assist over 800 people annually with enrollment and coverage renewals to ensure they comply with the mandate.

The Latino Community Association has been enrolling people in the Oregon Health Plan since 2011.
The One Big Beautiful Bill (HR 1) passed Congress in July 2025.
SNAP recipients began experiencing the effects of the new rules in the spring of 2026.
Latino Community Association staff discussed the changes during a Facebook Live event on October 9, 2026.
New federal Medicaid documentation rules officially take effect on January 1, 2027.

Culture Shift

The rollout of these documentation rules represents a significant shift in how social safety nets are accessed by the state's vulnerable populations. It moves the system toward a more rigorous administrative model that requires consistent engagement from the user to maintain benefits.

Oregon residents covered by the health plan should prepare to track 80 hours of qualifying activity each month starting in January. Those needing assistance can contact the organization's staff at 541-788-4835 or 541-788-4839.

The takeaway

Maintaining health coverage under the new rules will require proactive documentation and early engagement with renewal processes. Residents should begin gathering records of their volunteer or work hours now to avoid potential disruptions in their coverage come January.