Bob Joondeph, July 24, 2013
Disability Rights Oregon www.droregon.org
A summary of major disability-related budgets passed by the 2013 Oregon legislature. Overall, a positive revenue projection, federal approval of the “K Plan”, renewal of the hospital/nursing home tax, money from the Affordable Care Act and some PERS reforms allowed deep cuts from previous sessions to be addressed.
Addictions and Mental Health
Addictions and Mental Health (AMH) got a total 18.4 percent increase from the 2011-2013 budget. Plus, the Affordable Care Act expansion is expected to free up an additional $45 million in General Fund in this budget, which can be used to expand services. The overall state mental health budget, when you add money that goes to the Oregon Health Plan and the AMH, is now over $1 Billion!
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