Oregon Project Independence home-care supports

Oregon Project Independence provides limited in-home services to help older adults and people with disabilities continue living independently at home.

Oregon · Effective · Implementation Jan 1, 2026

What it is

What changed: Oregon continues to operate OPI as an in-home service pathway, alongside Medicaid-linked OPI-M rules under the state's long-term services infrastructure.
Why it matters: Home-care supports can determine whether families can avoid facility placement, reduce unpaid caregiver time, or bridge gaps when full Medicaid LTSS is not yet available.
Who it touches: Family caregivers, People receiving care, Businesses and agencies that must complyolder adults, people with disabilities, family caregivers, people needing in-home help, aging network partners
Topics: Home and community services

Sources

Oregon DHS Oregon Project Independence
Oregon Secretary of State OPI-M rules

Last reviewed Jun 18, 2026. This is information, not legal advice; check the source for the current text.