More adults are now eligible for full Oregon Health Plan benefits!

More adults are now eligible for full Oregon Health Plan benefits!

As of July 1, 2022, more adults are eligible for full Oregon Health Plan (OHP) benefits regardless of their immigration status.

How is this possible?

House Bill (HB) 3352 put into law a program called “Cover All People.” The program is now known as “Healthier Oregon.”

Who is eligible?

People who live in Oregon who:

Meet income requirements and other criteria, and
Don’t qualify for full OHP benefits because of their immigration status, and
are 19-25 or 55+ years old

For example:

Before:

A 22-year-old without a qualifying immigration status was only eligible for CWM benefits (also known as emergency Medicaid).

As of July 1, 2022:

This person could be eligible for full OHP benefits through Healthier Oregon.

Before:

A 22-year-old without a qualifying immigration status was only eligible for CWM benefits (also known as emergency Medicaid).

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As of July 1, 2022

This person could be eligible for full OHP benefits through Healthier Oregon.

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What benefits do I get with full OHP?

OHP is free health coverage. It covers many health care services like:

If you need help with normal activities of daily living, you may be able to get help with them. Examples of those activities are:

The help you get can include having someone to help you with those activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

We had to limit enrollment to stay within the budget for Healthier Oregon’s first program year. An advisory workgroup recommended the age groups to include.

If more funding comes, we will add more people.

If you’re not already an OHP member and would like to enroll in Healthier Oregon, you need to apply for OHP. All help is free and available in multiple languages. You can apply:

  • Online at ONE.Oregon.gov.
  • Through a local certified community partner. Find one below.
  • At an ODHS office near you. You can find one at oregon.gov/DHS/Offices.
  • Or call 1-800-699-9075 (TTY 711) Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Pacific Time).

For more questions please visit our frequently asked questions PDF

Have questions or want help from a local, trusted OHP community partner?

Please use the searchable map and list below to find one:

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