Expanded Oregon Health Plan Coverage for Oregon Residents Effective July 1st
Starting July 1st 2023, individuals of all ages and immigration statuses will be eligible for complete Oregon Health Plan benefits as part of the Healthier Oregon program.
This is an expansion of the Healthier Oregon program, which was established last year, that provided Medicaid-type services to immigrants who did not qualify for the Oregon Health Plan due to their immigration status. While Healthier Oregon covered only those between 19-24 and 55 and older who met the necessary low-income and other requirements, the expanded program offers free health insurance to all eligible oregon residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Make an appointment with one of our Patient Care Advocates online.
Call or text 541-386-6380 to to schedule with us.
Online at ONE.Oregon.gov.
At an ODHS office near you.
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No. OHP does not affect your immigration status. OHP is not considered public charge. You can learn more on OHA's Public Charge web page.
If your situation is complex or you have specific questions, please reach out to an immigration lawyer.
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No, you will not need to wait five years. However, you need to meet all other OHP eligibility requirements.
One Community Health has certified enrollment assisters, specializing in Oregon and Washington Medicaid plans. We have assisted tens of thousands of people with completing their applications and enrolled over 16,000 community members in health insurance. Our team is ready to answer your questions and guide you through the application process. Both of our health centers in Hood River and The Dalles have bilingual (English/Spanish) Patient Care Advocates.
What to Bring to Your Appointment to Complete Your Medicaid Application:
Last year’s taxes
Pension funds
VA Benefits
Disability
Self-employment records
Wages and Salary
Unemployment
Social Security/SSI
Worker’s Compensation
Public assistance
For more information click on the link Medicaid Enrollment.
For more information visit the Oregon Health Plan Web Page.