COVID-19 Vaccinations: Group 1A- updated 2/4

Individuals within Group 1A can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine- and that group includes: “Homecare workers, personal support workers, and personal care attendants, along with the people they support, are eligible to receive vaccinations now at vaccine clinics statewide,” as well as adults with I/DD who receive foster care or group home services and employees of such homes, residents and employees of skilled nursing facilities and memory care facilities, and several other groups relevant to individuals with disabilities. Group 1A includes individuals providing both paid and unpaid care to the vulnerable populations who are a part of this group.

To determine Group 1A eligibility, check here (note that Group 1A was originally separated into 4 subgroups, but those subgroups are currently abolished and all of Group 1A is eligible to receive the vaccine):  

Group 1A(sequencing plan)

Chart of Group 1A and Group 1B

SEIU503 hosted its first clinic with OHSU this past weekend, giving home care workers the opportunity to get the first dose of the vaccine- they have stated more clinics will be planned. There are other clinics planned around the state through different unions/organizations/medical facilities; any clinics we see that are open to individuals with disabilities and/or their caregivers will be shared here. Some medical facilities have indicated they are able to administer the vaccine to Group 1A members at their clinics/hospitals; for example, appointments can be made through Kaiser. If you’re a Kaiser member, and a Group 1A member, you can make an appointment online (simply go to your KP.org account, schedule an appointment for “COVID-19 vaccine”), and you can schedule an appointment by phone for non-members.

1/22 update: Clinics are being held 1/25 and 1/26 for individuals with I/DD and their family/caregivers to get the vaccine. They are not accepting walk-ins, appointments can be made here: https://lvc.lhs.org/3PYsKfvw; Call Center Phone: 971-268-5550

2/4 update: There is now a screening tool to help you determine if you currently qualify for the vaccine, and there are resources to find an appointment. https://www.ohsu.edu/health/covid-19-vaccines-information-and-appointments

Some sites giving further info: