A recent study shows that housing and food insecurity increased dramatically in Oregon among Medicaid and Medicare recipients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite government efforts like eviction moratoriums, basic needs remained unmet for many individuals.
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University report that the deterioration of basic needs in Oregon persisted from the pandemic's onset in March 2020 through at least the end of 2021.
The study indicates that even with enhanced nutritional support from the government, challenges regarding housing stability and access to food remained prevalent among vulnerable populations.
The findings emphasize the ongoing struggle facing Medicaid and Medicare recipients in Oregon, highlighting systemic issues that persisted throughout the pandemic and into the subsequent years.
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