Oregon to spend more on free health care for undocumented immigrants than on state police, budget reveals
10/19/2025 // Patrick Lewis //
Oregon plans to spend $1.5?billion from 2025 to 2027 on its Healthier Oregon Program (HOP), which provides health care for all residents regardless of immigration status – much more than the $717?million allocated to the Oregon State Police over the same period.
Of the program's funding, roughly $1.2?billion will come from state funds, while 25 percent is expected to be provided by the federal government.
The expansion has grown rapidly: since its 2021 launch (originally capped at $100 million), HOP's budget has ballooned by over 1,100?percent.
By October 2024, about 93,000 people had enrolled – nearly double the projected number – leading to a $260?million shortfall in the state health authority's budget. Critics allege "creative accounting" is being used to skirt federal Medicaid restrictions for undocumented immigrants.
Supporters say HOP ensures vulnerable populations receive needed health care, while opponents argue it diverts funds from essential services. Oregon officials maintain the program's structure complies with Medicaid rules and plan to revisit its funding in 2026 amid continued cost and enrollment increases.
https://www.naturalnews.com/2025-10-19-oregon-spends-more-health-care-for-illegals.html
