Oregon Presumptive Eligibility Law Doubles Hospital Financial Assistance Spending

By Melanie Evans, Tradeoffs · KFF Health News · 2026-10-21

According to KFF Health News, Oregon has successfully mandated that hospitals proactively screen patients for financial aid rather than waiting for them to apply. This shift toward presumptive eligibility has resulted in a dramatic spike in approved assistance, particularly among

According to KFF Health News, Oregon has successfully mandated that hospitals proactively screen patients for financial aid rather than waiting for them to apply. This shift toward presumptive eligibility has resulted in a dramatic spike in approved assistance, particularly among