Healthcare for All Oregon town halls

Shaping the Future of Health Care in Eugene

Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:55pm by

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A minimalist neon outline of a stethoscope against a dark background, representing the active energy and urgency of healthcare reform in Oregon.As Oregon works to make healthcare a fundamental right for all residents, this town hall will shape the future of the state's universal coverage plan.Eugene Today

Health Care for All Oregon (HCAO) Lane County Chapter is hosting a Town Hall for Oregonians to discuss the potential transition to Universal Healthcare in the state. The event will feature members of the Universal Health Plan Governance Board (UHPGB) as speakers, who are developing a comprehensive plan to finance, administer, and transition Oregon to a Universal Health Care system.

Why it matters

Oregon is the only state with a constitutional amendment guaranteeing health care as a fundamental right of every resident. The town hall will allow Oregonians to learn about the UHPGB's progress and provide input on shaping the future of healthcare in the state, which faces rising costs, medical debt, and diminishing access to quality care.

The details

The town hall will take place on Sunday, April 19th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Eugene. Attendees will hear a presentation from State Senator James Manning Jr, members of the UHPGB, and speakers from HCAO. Participants can submit questions in advance and share their concerns and ideas in person. The discussion will focus on Oregon's potential transition to Universal Healthcare, with the UHPGB on track to deliver a plan to the Legislature in September 2026.

  • The town hall will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
  • The UHPGB is on track to deliver a plan to the Oregon Legislature in September 2026.
  • Legislators may take up the UHPGB's recommendation in the 2027 session and potentially pass it on to voters as early as 2028.

The players

Health Care for All Oregon (HCAO)

A nonprofit organization that advocates for an equitable, affordable, comprehensive, high-quality publicly funded universal healthcare system in Oregon.

Universal Health Plan Governance Board (UHPGB)

A board tasked by the Oregon Legislature with designing a universal health care plan that is simpler, more affordable, more sustainable, more accessible, and delivers high quality care.

James Manning Jr.

An Oregon State Senator who will be speaking at the town hall.

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What’s next

The UHPGB is on track to deliver a plan to the Oregon Legislature in September 2026. Legislators will then take up the recommendation in the 2027 session and may pass it on to voters as early as 2028.

The takeaway

This town hall is an important opportunity for Oregonians to learn about and provide input on the state's efforts to transition to a universal healthcare system, which could make quality, affordable healthcare a reality for all residents.