Provide state flexibility and incentives for businesses to make employment-based coverage more affordable for workers. Champion a comprehensive, market-based prescription drug benefit through Medicare.
Offer seniors a range of options to obtain reasonably priced prescription drugs.
The Act offers better access to support services and care for patients in pain and their families, and also improves care by assisting providers with information on treating pain. With guidance from State leaders, pursue Federal Medicaid waivers to support and promote the Oregon Health Plan. Waivers will assure flexibility for the state to find innovative ways to deliver coverage and services. Support Oregon's unique leadership in promoting and researching healthy aging and biotechnology. Keeping the Little Sandy clean will ensure that the nearby Bull Run, Portland's primary municipal water supply, remains pure and safe for consumption while preventing the loss of seven miles of potential salmon habitat.