100,000 more Oregonians may qualify for free health coverage through Oregon Health Plan's new 'Bridge' program – KTVZ

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon can now offer free health insurance to more people in more income brackets through a new benefit called the Oregon Health Plan Bridge, with an estimated 100,000 people expected to eventually qualify for the new program. Oregon created a new eligibility category by establishing the Medicaid Demonstration and Basic Health […]
US working to 'bridge' gaps in Hamas response to cease-fire proposal

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken blamed Hamas for dragging out negotiations with Israel to implement a ceasefire, but said the US would work to address some changes proposed by the militant group that controls the Gaza Strip. Blinken made the remarks alongside his Qatari counterpart after consultations in Doha to evaluate Hamas’ response, which […]