Oregon Prepares Single Payer Governance Proposal to Eliminate Medical Premiums and Copays

By Markian Hawryluk · KFF Health News · 2026-10-02

KFF Health News reports that Oregon's Universal Health Plan Governance Board is finalizing a blueprint to transition the state to a single-payer system by 2032. The proposal aims to replace traditional insurance costs with a tax-based model that covers all residents for medical,

KFF Health News reports that Oregon's Universal Health Plan Governance Board is finalizing a blueprint to transition the state to a single-payer system by 2032. The proposal aims to replace traditional insurance costs with a tax-based model that covers all residents for medical,