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Cliff Bentz: “The state of Oregon, for whatever reason, has decided not to…”

Featuring: Cliff Bentz, Republican | U.S. House Oregon, 2nd Congressional District

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Congressman Bentz Telephone Town Hall: September 8, 2025

Published | Video Starts at 27:11

And my numbers here may be off a bit, but if you're making more than what you're supposed to be making, you shouldn't be on Medicaid. The state of Oregon, for whatever reason, has decided not to check to see if people were eligible. And for years no one looked. And you can't do that and have these programs continue to serve those who need them so badly. (27:11–27:19)

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Asserts that Oregon has not been checking Medicaid eligibility.

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