6/26/2026 Special BOCC Meeting

The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on June 26, 2026, primarily to discuss and approve the acceptance of approximately $1.94 million in shared savings funds from the Central Oregon Health Council. These funds are intended to support outpatient providers serving Oregon Health Plan members across Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties, addressing recent funding cuts and provider stability concerns. The board approved the acceptance of the funds and authorized the chair to sign the related letter of agreement. The discussion highlighted the importance of these funds in sustaining community health services amid financial pressures on behavioral health and other health services.