Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) released a statement March 31 announcing that as a result of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Oregon would receive an additional $80 million for the state’s K-Plan, which is a Medicaid plan that provides home and community care for seniors and persons with disabilities.
“The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides the necessary support for seniors and persons with disabilities. The legislation provided a 6.2 percent funding increase to the state’s traditional Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), which will result in an additional $80 million for the state’s K-Plans.
This increased funding will ensure that Oregon’s seniors and persons with disabilities receive the financial support they need to continue to access critical services during this pandemic,” said Walden.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. The Department of Labor’s (Department) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) administers and enforces the new law’s paid leave requirements. These provisions will apply from the effective date through December 31, 2020.
“For an additional amount for ‘‘Aging and Disability Services Programs’’, $250,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2021” according to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
