Elder Financial Exploitation in Oregon on the Rise (September 10, 2014, 3:00 pm) SALEM, Ore.
In 2013, Financial Exploitation allegations increased by 18 percent over 2012 and represented 42 percent of all the abuse investigations conducted by Adult Protective services.
The second ever comprehensive study of elder financial exploitation in Oregon has been completed and was released Wednesday in Salem at the Financial Crimes and Digital Evidence Conference sponsored by the United States Attorney's Office.
Public Comment Sought on Transition Plan for Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (September 10, 2014, 1:00 pm) SALEM, Ore.
The Oregon Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority are working on a Transition Plan as required by CMS to meet the new requirements.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have issued regulations that define the settings in which it is permissible for states to pay for Medicaid Home and Community Based Services.