House Resolution 1 (H.R. 1) was approved by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Trump in 2025. Some of the most significant changes to benefits programs in Washington and Oregon are going into effect in October 2026 and January 2027. Washington and the Oregon health officials have several resources available to show how federal benefit changes may affect clients served by LCSNW. We have compiled a list of links below that may help you better understand the changes.
WASHINGTON STATE
GENERAL WEBSITE ON FEDERAL BENEFIT CHANGES
FACT SHEETS
VIDEO
· H.R. work requirements and non-citizen impacts – 9/11/26 webinar
OREGON
GENERAL WEBSITE ON FEDERAL BENEFIT CHANGES
· Federal Changes to Oregon Health Plan
FACT SHEETS
Non-English translations for all Oregon fact sheets: Contact OHP at 800-273-0557 (voice)
· New federal rules and upcoming changes to Oregon Health Plan – fact sheet
· Some adult noncitizens moving to Healthier Oregon, effective 10/26 – fact sheet
· Healthier Oregon members moving to OHP Open Card, effective 1/27 – fact sheet
VIDEO
· New Oregon Health Plan work and activity rules, effective 1/27
