Medicaid OHP Eligibility Information
The State of Oregon uses federal Medicaid dollars, along with state funds, to provide health insurance and assistance for a variety of groups of people. Some of those groups include low-income people who are:
- Over age 65, blind or disabled
- Children
- Parents or caretakers of children
- Pregnant Women
Eligibility requirements for the various Medicaid programs vary and there are some specific programs that serve categories of people in addition to those listed above. Therefore, everyone should be encouraged to apply for state Medicaid programs (such as the Oregon Health Plan).
OHP Application
The following link will direct you to the OHP application for download: http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/healthplan/app_benefits/ohp4u.shtml
Medicaid Related Legal Services
People with low-incomes can seek legal advice, brief services, and possible representation regarding Medicaid issues by calling the Public Benefits Hotline, at 1.800.520.5292 a joint project of Legal Aid Services of Oregon and the Oregon Law Center. (Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday afternoons: 1pm – 4pm and Wednesday & Friday mornings: 9am – 12pm)
Oregon Helps
- Oregon Helps Try this web site to find out if your family can get help from 28 different services, including OHP.
M.E.T.S. – Medicaid Eligibility Team Specialists
The M.E.T.S. mission is to assist our community to participate in the Oregon Health Plan, as well as provide access to other available health and human services.
Eligibility Specialists screen uninsured / under-insured individuals for the Oregon Health Plan and related health programs and assist applicants/clients in:
- Completing application forms
- Choosing medical and dental plans
- Explaining OHP benefits
- Following up with application status at the State
- Advocating for clients needs
- Assisting in reapplication process every 6 months.
- The staff also works closely with Portland Public Schools and with the Multnomah Education Service District to reach uninsured children and families.
For more information please view the M.E.T.S. brochures attached below or visit the website: http://www.mchealth.org/medicaid/
