Oregon to Increase Payments to Medicaid MCOs 

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced that it will be increasing payments made to Medicaid Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) by an average of 10.2% in 2026. The increase is meant to help stabilize the Oregon Health Plan and support CCOs as they face increased financial strain due to higher utilization. OHA will also take targeted actions in policy to contain Medicaid costs and ensure program sustainability. Some cost containment measures already taken by OHA include requiring CCOs to refund OHA if behavioral health costs are low in 2026, reducing funding for the CCO Quality Incentive Program, and narrowing eligibility for enhanced directed behavioral health care to providers that offer team-based care, pending federal approval.