OHP Information for applicants

You will find eligibility and application information about the OHP programs that DHS provides, as well as links to other health resource information.

• Are you eligible?
• How to apply
• For more information
• Other resources

The Oregon Helps Web site can tell you whether your family might be able to get help from various state and federal assistance programs, including the Oregon Health Plan. This online calculator is only a general guideline.

If you have any questions about how to apply for the Oregon Health Plan, contact the OHP Application Center at 800-359-9517 or your local DHS branch office.

Are you eligible?

Low-income Oregonians may be eligible for one of these three Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) programs administered by DHS.

The OHP Plus Program is for people who are aged, blind, disabled, under age 19, pregnant or receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits.

• OHP Plus includes the no-cost public assistance option of the Healthy Kids Program, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
• CHIP is for children and adolescents younger than 19 living in households with incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level.

The OHP Standard program provides free or low-cost health care coverage to Oregon residents who have limited income, are age 19 through 64, and do not qualify for traditional Medicaid. DHS will soon have a limited number of openings for Oregon residents who need health care coverage. Add your name to the OHP Standard reservation list to become a potential applicant.

Households with incomes above 200 percent of the federal poverty level may be eligible for other assistance through the Office of Private Health Partnerships (OPHP), such as the Family Health Insurance Assistance Program (FHIAP) or the private insurance option of the Healthy Kids Program, KidsConnect, which becomes available Jan. 1, 2010.

How to apply

To apply for medical assistance under Medicaid (OHP Plus) or any of the Healthy Kids program options:

• Use the OHP application packet; or
• Fill out and submit the online OHP application.
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• You can request printed versions of the application packet from these locations:
  • Local DHS branches (call 800-699-9075 or click here for locations);
  • OHP outreach sites, including migrant health centers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, hospitals and county Health Departments;
  • OHP Application Center, 800-359-9517 or TTY 800-621-5260.

Add your name to the OHP Standard reservation list to become a potential applicant. The reservation is not an application. If your name is selected from the list, you will receive an OHP Standard application.

For more information

• Client letter about U.S. citizenship and identity requirements
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for applicants
• Information about the Oregon Health Plan (OHP 9025) — Also available in Spanish and large print
• Comparison Charts for managed care plans — When you apply, you need to select an OHP medical plan and an OHP dental plan. Choose the chart for your county to help make your decision on which plans to choose.
• The Oregon Health Plan - It May Be For You - This brochure tells what services are covered by OHP and what you will need copies of to apply.
• Can I be on OHP and have private health insurance? - In many cases, you can qualify for OHP and keep your private health insurance. Read this brochure to find out more.

Other resources

• Other health care coverage resources, such as Medicare, the Family Health Insurance Assistance Program, and the Oregon Medical Insurance Pool.
• Prescription coverage assistance, including HealthyOregon and the Oregon Prescription Drug Program.
• Healthy living resources, such as addiction services, disease management and prevention, and early childhood care.
• Safety net clinics - Community-based providers who offer health services to low-income people, including those without insurance.
• Resources in your local Oregon county, such as safety net clinics, rural health clinics, local health departments, and more.
• Statewide resources for Oregonians, such as healthy living, crisis resources, school-based health centers, and more.

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