Oregon Health Authority (OHA) offers free air conditioners and air filters to people who qualify. This protects people at risk from extreme heat and wildfire smoke.
Who Can Get an Air Conditioner (AC)?
To qualify, you must:
- Not already have an AC
- Get medical assistance now or have in the past 12 month from through:
- OHA,
- Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) or
- Medicare
- Not be enrolled in a coordinated care organization (CCO)
- Be at risk for heat-related illness because you're:
- 65 years or older; or
- A medically fragile child; or
- Have a medical condition that's made worse by heat or smoke. Things like:
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Hypertension
- Obesity
- Asthma
Who Can Get an Air Filter?
To qualify, you must meet all the same requirements for getting an AC. You also need to live in one of these counties: Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, East Lane, Klamath or Lake County.
How Do I Apply?
Open card (fee-for-service) medical providers will identify people who qualify. Case managers will contact them when a device is available.
Other Ways to Stay Cool or Get an AC or Air Filter
Cooling centers
During heat waves, many communities open cooling centers. You can learn where they are by calling 2-1-1 or 1-866-698-6155 or visiting 211info.org.
CCOs
Oregon Health Plan members can
call their CCO and ask about flexible services for ACs and air filters. CCOs may have a limited supply, They'll focus on people most at risk.
NOTE: You won’t qualify for flexible services if you get services from:
• Aging and People with Disabilities (APD)
• Oregon Developmental Disability Services (ODDS)
Cities and counties
Some cities and counties offer ACs but supply is limited. Check with your city or county to see if they have any programs.
Questions?
To see more information about the program, view our
Frequently Asked Questions.
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For complaints about the program, use OHP's online form.
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For questions about the program, call OHP Client Services at 800-273-0557.