About the Program
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 months through:
- Oregon Health Plan open card (fee-for-service) coverage. Open card members are not enrolled in a coordinated care organization (CCO),
- Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) or
- Medicare
- 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?
Applications are closed for 2024.
- Did you apply this year? If so, the program will let you know the status of your application.
- If you did not get to apply, scroll down to see other ways to get help.
Other Ways to Stay Cool or Get an AC or Air Filter
Call 211 to find 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.
AC and air filter programs for OHP members
Option 1: HRSN climate benefit
OHP members facing certain life big changes can request an AC or air filter through the HRSN climate benefit.
Option 2: 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.
City and county programs
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.