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New DFR Premium Assistance Program To Assist Affordable Housing And Shelter Providers - 04/15/26

Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is accepting applications for help with the rising costs of insurance premiums for affordable housing providers. The legislature passed Senate Bill 829 in the 2025 legislative session to help mitigate and stabilize insurance costs for affordable housing providers and emergency shelter operators.

 

The program, which was one of Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s priorities in the 2025 session, is being stood up in response to mounting concerns that insurance premiums, both property and liability coverages, are rising to levels that threaten the sustainability and availability of affordable housing and shelter bed access across the state. This program is designed to offset some of those rising insurance costs for shelter sites and those who provide affordable housing.

 

“We cannot afford to lose a single affordable housing unit due to unpredictable costs,” Gov. Kotek said. “Affordable housing providers and shelter operators take on unique risks. These funds will help to protect the progress we’re making on the ground to house and shelter Oregonians.” 

 

The legislature earmarked $2,474,644 for grants to be issued through an application process. The program makes the following entities eligible:

 

  • Shelter provider
  • Affordable housing provider
  • Project Turnkey site
  • Navigation center
  • Local government entity

 

Entities must currently operate in Oregon and provide affordable housing or shelter services to individuals or families earning at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI).

 

“This is a positive step to address a large need we see in the insurance market as it relates to affordable housing,” said Oregon Insurance Commissioner TK Keen. “We look forward to making an impact and stand ready to assist providers and shelters that are struggling to find affordable insurance.”

 

Those interested can find application materials on DFR’s website.

 

Anyone with questions or concerns should email DFR.housingpremiumassistance@DCBS.oregon.gov.

 

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About Oregon DFR: The Division of Financial Regulation protects consumers and regulates insurance, depository institutions, trust companies, securities, and consumer financial products and services. The division is part of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, Oregon’s largest consumer protection and business regulatory agency. Visit dfr.oregon.gov and dcbs.oregon.gov.

 

New DFR Premium Assistance Program To Assist Affordable Housing And Shelter Providers - 04/15/26

Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is accepting applications for help with the rising costs of insurance premiums for affordable housing providers. The legislature passed Senate Bill 829 in the 2025 legislative session to help mitigate and stabilize insurance costs for affordable housing providers and emergency shelter operators.

 

The program, which was one of Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s priorities in the 2025 session, is being stood up in response to mounting concerns that insurance premiums, both property and liability coverages, are rising to levels that threaten the sustainability and availability of affordable housing and shelter bed access across the state. This program is designed to offset some of those rising insurance costs for shelter sites and those who provide affordable housing.

 

“We cannot afford to lose a single affordable housing unit due to unpredictable costs,” Gov. Kotek said. “Affordable housing providers and shelter operators take on unique risks. These funds will help to protect the progress we’re making on the ground to house and shelter Oregonians.” 

 

The legislature earmarked $2,474,644 for grants to be issued through an application process. The program makes the following entities eligible:

 

  • Shelter provider
  • Affordable housing provider
  • Project Turnkey site
  • Navigation center
  • Local government entity

 

Entities must currently operate in Oregon and provide affordable housing or shelter services to individuals or families earning at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI).

 

“This is a positive step to address a large need we see in the insurance market as it relates to affordable housing,” said Oregon Insurance Commissioner TK Keen. “We look forward to making an impact and stand ready to assist providers and shelters that are struggling to find affordable insurance.”

 

Those interested can find application materials on DFR’s website.

 

Anyone with questions or concerns should email DFR.housingpremiumassistance@DCBS.oregon.gov.

 

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About Oregon DFR: The Division of Financial Regulation protects consumers and regulates insurance, depository institutions, trust companies, securities, and consumer financial products and services. The division is part of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, Oregon’s largest consumer protection and business regulatory agency. Visit dfr.oregon.gov and dcbs.oregon.gov.

 

State Places ATRIO Health Plans Under Supervision (Photo) - 04/13/26

Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) announced today that it has issued an order of supervision to ATRIO Health Plans, Inc., because of concerns over ATRIO’s financial condition. The company has suffered excessive operating losses over the past 12 months. Additionally, the financial condition of the company has created a claims backlog that has caused provider payments to go unpaid. As the solvency regulator, this situation has caused DFR to take this action.

 

As of March 2026, ATRIO enrolled a total of about 35,340 Oregonians in its Medicare Advantage plans. The enrollees are in Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lane, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington, and Yamhill counties.

 

An order of supervision allows DFR to have a representative on site and in control of all financial decisions to ensure that consumers are protected. The order prohibits ATRIO and its directors, officers, agents, employees, and others affiliated with the company from taking several actions, including withdrawing from any of ATRIO’s bank accounts; lending or investing any of ATRIO’s funds; transferring any of ATRIO’s property; incurring any debt, obligation, or liability of behalf of ATRIO; merging or consolidating with any other insurer or person; approving any new premium or renewing any policies; terminating, surrendering, forfeiting, converting, or lapsing any insurance policy, certificate, or contract, except for nonpayment; and releasing, paying, or refunding premium deposits, unearned premiums, or other reserves on any insurance policy, certificate, or contract.

 

The supervision order is available here.

 

DFR took this action because of ATRIO’s excessive operating losses, and inadequate capital and surplus. Capital and surplus is the amount a company’s assets exceed its liabilities.

 

Consumers with questions about Medicare can find help from the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) program at 800-722-4134 (toll-free) or at shiba.oregon.gov. More information can be found on DFR’s website.

 

The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has been made aware of the order and more information for enrollees may be forthcoming from that federal agency. DFR regulates the financial condition of carriers, while CMS is responsible for operating the Medicare Advantage program.

 

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About Oregon DFR: The Division of Financial Regulation protects consumers and regulates insurance, depository institutions, trust companies, securities, and consumer financial products and services. The division is part of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, Oregon’s largest consumer protection and business regulatory agency. Visit dfr.oregon.gov and dcbs.oregon.gov.

Attached Media Files: DFR-logo-blue.jpg,

State Places ATRIO Health Plans Under Supervision (Photo) - 04/13/26

Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) announced today that it has issued an order of supervision to ATRIO Health Plans, Inc., because of concerns over ATRIO’s financial condition. The company has suffered excessive operating losses over the past 12 months. Additionally, the financial condition of the company has created a claims backlog that has caused provider payments to go unpaid. As the solvency regulator, this situation has caused DFR to take this action.

 

As of March 2026, ATRIO enrolled a total of about 35,340 Oregonians in its Medicare Advantage plans. The enrollees are in Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lane, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington, and Yamhill counties.

 

An order of supervision allows DFR to have a representative on site and in control of all financial decisions to ensure that consumers are protected. The order prohibits ATRIO and its directors, officers, agents, employees, and others affiliated with the company from taking several actions, including withdrawing from any of ATRIO’s bank accounts; lending or investing any of ATRIO’s funds; transferring any of ATRIO’s property; incurring any debt, obligation, or liability of behalf of ATRIO; merging or consolidating with any other insurer or person; approving any new premium or renewing any policies; terminating, surrendering, forfeiting, converting, or lapsing any insurance policy, certificate, or contract, except for nonpayment; and releasing, paying, or refunding premium deposits, unearned premiums, or other reserves on any insurance policy, certificate, or contract.

 

The supervision order is available here.

 

DFR took this action because of ATRIO’s excessive operating losses, and inadequate capital and surplus. Capital and surplus is the amount a company’s assets exceed its liabilities.

 

Consumers with questions about Medicare can find help from the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) program at 800-722-4134 (toll-free) or at shiba.oregon.gov. More information can be found on DFR’s website.

 

The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has been made aware of the order and more information for enrollees may be forthcoming from that federal agency. DFR regulates the financial condition of carriers, while CMS is responsible for operating the Medicare Advantage program.

 

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About Oregon DFR: The Division of Financial Regulation protects consumers and regulates insurance, depository institutions, trust companies, securities, and consumer financial products and services. The division is part of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, Oregon’s largest consumer protection and business regulatory agency. Visit dfr.oregon.gov and dcbs.oregon.gov.

Attached Media Files: DFR-logo-blue.jpg,

Oregon Prescription Drug Affordability Board To Host Community Forums To Hear How Prescription Drug Prices Affect Oregonians - 04/09/26

Salem – The Oregon Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) is hosting a series of community forums in April and May to hear from people about the high cost of prescription drugs and the effect it has on their lives and budgets.

 

The in-person forums will be held May 5 at the Salem Library, May 6 at the Redmond Library, May 12 at the Asian Health & Service Center in Portland, and May 18 at the Beaverton Library. Online forums are scheduled for April 28, May 11, May 13, and the online board meeting, May 20.

 

“We invite all Oregonians to join us at these forums and share your stories about the cost of your medications and how those costs impact your lives,” said Sarah Young, PDAB executive director. “All forums will have similar content, so choose the best option for your schedule. We would love to have patients, caregivers, and consumers join us to share their experiences. Hearing your stories will help inform the board as it reviews drugs to identify affordability challenges and high out-of-pocket costs for patients.”

 

The board conducts annual drug reviews and presents a list of medications that may create affordability challenges to the Oregon Legislature each year. This year, PDAB will review the following medications to evaluate their affordability and their impact on Oregonians and the state’s health care system:

  • Jardiance, Mounjaro, and Ozempic (Type 2 diabetes)
  • Humulin R U-500 (improve blood sugar control for those with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes who require more than 200 units of insulin per day)
  • Keytruda and Verzenio (cancer)
  • Xeljanz (autoimmune and inflammatory conditions)
  • Ocrevus (multiple sclerosis)
  • Skyrizi (immune-mediated inflammatory conditions)
  • Tremfya (plaque psoriasis)
  • Xolair (allergic and inflammatory conditions)

The feedback from the community forums will help inform PDAB’s drug review process. Each of the drugs and what they treat can be found on PDAB’s website.

 

The three online forums are:

  • Tuesday, April 28, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (zoomgov.com/join, meeting ID is 161 635 9753 and the passcode is OregonPDAB)
  • Monday, May 11, from noon to 1:30 p.m. (zoomgov.com/join, meeting ID is 160 556 2737 and the passcode is OregonPDAB)
  • Wednesday, May 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (zoomgov.com/join, meeting ID is 160 948 4958 and the passcode is OregonPDAB)

The four in-person forums are:

  • Tuesday, May 5, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Salem at the Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE
  • Wednesday, May 6, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Redmond at the Redmond Public Library, 817 SW Deschutes Ave.
  • Tuesday, May 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Portland at the Asian Health & Service Center, 9035 SE Foster Road
  • Monday, May 18, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Beaverton at the Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW Fifth St.

“We also invite everyone to share online feedback about the prescription drugs the board is reviewing,” Young said. “If you have been prescribed one of the drugs on the list, please answer the questions and submit the form.”

 

The feedback forms are located on the PDAB website and include options for patients, medical experts, safety net clinics, and others.

 

The Oregon Legislature created the board out of Senate Bill 844 in 2021 to protect Oregonians and the Oregon health care system from the high costs of prescription drugs. The board holds monthly online meetings that are open to the public. The board has eight members with backgrounds in clinical medicine or health care economics.

 

For more information, email pdab@dcbs.oregon.gov, call 971-374-3724 or go to dfr.oregon.gov/pdab.

 

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About PDAB: The Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) is in the Division of Financial Regulation, part of the Department of Consumer and Business Services. The board was established under ORS 646A.693 to protect residents of Oregon, state and local governments, commercial health plans, health care providers, pharmacies licensed in Oregon, and others within the health care system in this state from the high costs of prescription drugs. Visit dfr.oregon.gov/pdab.

Oregon Prescription Drug Affordability Board To Host Community Forums To Hear How Prescription Drug Prices Affect Oregonians - 04/09/26

Salem – The Oregon Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) is hosting a series of community forums in April and May to hear from people about the high cost of prescription drugs and the effect it has on their lives and budgets.

 

The in-person forums will be held May 5 at the Salem Library, May 6 at the Redmond Library, May 12 at the Asian Health & Service Center in Portland, and May 18 at the Beaverton Library. Online forums are scheduled for April 28, May 11, May 13, and the online board meeting, May 20.

 

“We invite all Oregonians to join us at these forums and share your stories about the cost of your medications and how those costs impact your lives,” said Sarah Young, PDAB executive director. “All forums will have similar content, so choose the best option for your schedule. We would love to have patients, caregivers, and consumers join us to share their experiences. Hearing your stories will help inform the board as it reviews drugs to identify affordability challenges and high out-of-pocket costs for patients.”

 

The board conducts annual drug reviews and presents a list of medications that may create affordability challenges to the Oregon Legislature each year. This year, PDAB will review the following medications to evaluate their affordability and their impact on Oregonians and the state’s health care system:

  • Jardiance, Mounjaro, and Ozempic (Type 2 diabetes)
  • Humulin R U-500 (improve blood sugar control for those with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes who require more than 200 units of insulin per day)
  • Keytruda and Verzenio (cancer)
  • Xeljanz (autoimmune and inflammatory conditions)
  • Ocrevus (multiple sclerosis)
  • Skyrizi (immune-mediated inflammatory conditions)
  • Tremfya (plaque psoriasis)
  • Xolair (allergic and inflammatory conditions)

The feedback from the community forums will help inform PDAB’s drug review process. Each of the drugs and what they treat can be found on PDAB’s website.

 

The three online forums are:

  • Tuesday, April 28, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (zoomgov.com/join, meeting ID is 161 635 9753 and the passcode is OregonPDAB)
  • Monday, May 11, from noon to 1:30 p.m. (zoomgov.com/join, meeting ID is 160 556 2737 and the passcode is OregonPDAB)
  • Wednesday, May 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (zoomgov.com/join, meeting ID is 160 948 4958 and the passcode is OregonPDAB)

The four in-person forums are:

  • Tuesday, May 5, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Salem at the Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE
  • Wednesday, May 6, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Redmond at the Redmond Public Library, 817 SW Deschutes Ave.
  • Tuesday, May 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Portland at the Asian Health & Service Center, 9035 SE Foster Road
  • Monday, May 18, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Beaverton at the Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW Fifth St.

“We also invite everyone to share online feedback about the prescription drugs the board is reviewing,” Young said. “If you have been prescribed one of the drugs on the list, please answer the questions and submit the form.”

 

The feedback forms are located on the PDAB website and include options for patients, medical experts, safety net clinics, and others.

 

The Oregon Legislature created the board out of Senate Bill 844 in 2021 to protect Oregonians and the Oregon health care system from the high costs of prescription drugs. The board holds monthly online meetings that are open to the public. The board has eight members with backgrounds in clinical medicine or health care economics.

 

For more information, email pdab@dcbs.oregon.gov, call 971-374-3724 or go to dfr.oregon.gov/pdab.

 

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About PDAB: The Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) is in the Division of Financial Regulation, part of the Department of Consumer and Business Services. The board was established under ORS 646A.693 to protect residents of Oregon, state and local governments, commercial health plans, health care providers, pharmacies licensed in Oregon, and others within the health care system in this state from the high costs of prescription drugs. Visit dfr.oregon.gov/pdab.

Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division To Host 22nd Educational Conference May 7-8 In Wilsonville (Photo) - 03/23/26

Salem – The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division (WCD) is hosting an educational conference May 7-8 for employers, insurers, attorneys, medical providers, union representatives, safety and human resource managers, and vocational assistance providers. People with a professional interest in the workers’ compensation system will benefit from this opportunity to learn, engage in professional networking, and refresh their skills.

 

The 22nd Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Portland – I-5 South (Wilsonville), 25425 SW 95th Ave., Wilsonville, Oregon. Conference topics include a state‑of‑the‑industry update, return‑to‑work program trends, and first payment of time‑loss.

 

WCD, a division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, is hosting the conference with the International Workers’ Compensation Foundation.

 

On Friday, May 8, the conference’s keynote is a session titled “A Guide to Claim Filing,” a collaboration by three members of WCD’s Audit, Employer Compliance, and Sanctions and Medical Resolution units. Auditor Sara Kessler, Senior Field Investigator Sarah Jones, and Medical Reviewer Sophie Serlin will cover the claims process – from the moment a worker becomes injured to the employer’s response and what medical providers must do.

 

The conference, which includes breakfast, lunch, and exhibits, offers many workplace safety and health topics. They include:

  • Case law updates from the Oregon Workers’ Compensation Board
  • A session covering workers’ compensation basics
  • An overview of Oregon’s nationally recognized return-to-work programs and the benefits to employers, insurers, and injured workers
  • Oregon legislative update
  • Progress report on the WCD Modernization Program
  • Workplace recordkeeping and reporting
  • Worksite modification
  • “Effective solutions to prevent workplace stress and burnout,” presented by Oregon Health and Science University
  • A deep dive into the first payment of temporary disability
  • Oregon OSHA Consultation: Hazard identification and risk reduction

 

Conference attendees will have the unique opportunity to attend the Management-Labor Advisory Committee (MLAC) meeting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at the host hotel. This meeting is also open to the public. MLAC reviews issues in the workers’ compensation system and makes recommendations to the Oregon Legislature. To learn more, go to https://www.oregon.gov/dcbs/mlac/Pages/index.aspx.

 

Immediately following the MLAC meeting at 5 p.m., conference attendees are invited to attend a special networking event, also at the Holiday Inn, where they can meet workers’ compensation professionals in the region. Light refreshments will be served.

 

Registration for the two-day event is $350 until April 1, when the cost increases to $425. Register at https://workcompevent.com/oregon/oregon-workers-compensation-conference/. For more information about WCD conferences, go online, email chris.p.sutter@dcbs.oregon.gov, or call 971-286-0162.

 

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#OregonWCD

 

About Oregon WCD: The Workers’ Compensation Division administers and regulates workers’ compensation laws and rules in Oregon. The division is part of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, Oregon’s largest consumer protection and business regulatory agency. Visit wcd.oregon.gov and dcbs.oregon.gov.

Attached Media Files: Oregon Workers' Compensation Division logo,

Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division To Host 22nd Educational Conference May 7-8 In Wilsonville (Photo) - 03/23/26

Salem – The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division (WCD) is hosting an educational conference May 7-8 for employers, insurers, attorneys, medical providers, union representatives, safety and human resource managers, and vocational assistance providers. People with a professional interest in the workers’ compensation system will benefit from this opportunity to learn, engage in professional networking, and refresh their skills.

 

The 22nd Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Portland – I-5 South (Wilsonville), 25425 SW 95th Ave., Wilsonville, Oregon. Conference topics include a state‑of‑the‑industry update, return‑to‑work program trends, and first payment of time‑loss.

 

WCD, a division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, is hosting the conference with the International Workers’ Compensation Foundation.

 

On Friday, May 8, the conference’s keynote is a session titled “A Guide to Claim Filing,” a collaboration by three members of WCD’s Audit, Employer Compliance, and Sanctions and Medical Resolution units. Auditor Sara Kessler, Senior Field Investigator Sarah Jones, and Medical Reviewer Sophie Serlin will cover the claims process – from the moment a worker becomes injured to the employer’s response and what medical providers must do.

 

The conference, which includes breakfast, lunch, and exhibits, offers many workplace safety and health topics. They include:

  • Case law updates from the Oregon Workers’ Compensation Board
  • A session covering workers’ compensation basics
  • An overview of Oregon’s nationally recognized return-to-work programs and the benefits to employers, insurers, and injured workers
  • Oregon legislative update
  • Progress report on the WCD Modernization Program
  • Workplace recordkeeping and reporting
  • Worksite modification
  • “Effective solutions to prevent workplace stress and burnout,” presented by Oregon Health and Science University
  • A deep dive into the first payment of temporary disability
  • Oregon OSHA Consultation: Hazard identification and risk reduction

 

Conference attendees will have the unique opportunity to attend the Management-Labor Advisory Committee (MLAC) meeting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at the host hotel. This meeting is also open to the public. MLAC reviews issues in the workers’ compensation system and makes recommendations to the Oregon Legislature. To learn more, go to https://www.oregon.gov/dcbs/mlac/Pages/index.aspx.

 

Immediately following the MLAC meeting at 5 p.m., conference attendees are invited to attend a special networking event, also at the Holiday Inn, where they can meet workers’ compensation professionals in the region. Light refreshments will be served.

 

Registration for the two-day event is $350 until April 1, when the cost increases to $425. Register at https://workcompevent.com/oregon/oregon-workers-compensation-conference/. For more information about WCD conferences, go online, email chris.p.sutter@dcbs.oregon.gov, or call 971-286-0162.

 

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#OregonWCD

 

About Oregon WCD: The Workers’ Compensation Division administers and regulates workers’ compensation laws and rules in Oregon. The division is part of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, Oregon’s largest consumer protection and business regulatory agency. Visit wcd.oregon.gov and dcbs.oregon.gov.

Attached Media Files: Oregon Workers' Compensation Division logo,