In 2022, Healthier Oregon opened a pathway to free, full Oregon Health Plan (OHP) coverage to adults ages 19-25 and 55 and older, no matter their immigration status.
We are thrilled that as of July 1, 2023, full OHP benefits will open to people of any age or immigration status who meet income and other criteria.
Full OHP covers services such as:
- Medical, dental and mental health care
- Prescriptions and tests
- X-rays and hospital care
- Rides to and from health care appointments
People with disabilities or over age 65 may also qualify for other services and supports, which may include:
- Case management services
- Services to support independent living, such as help with eating, bathing and travel to work.
Close to 40,000 Citizenship Waived Medical (CWM) members ages 26-54 will move from emergency coverage to full OHP benefits on July 1. CWM members with Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) coverage need to report their new full OHP benefits to the Marketplace after they receive their eligibility notice.
House Bill 3352 (2021) made this possible, and we are grateful to everyone who took part in the extraordinary efforts that got us here. Thanks to your tireless work and dedication, more people will have life-saving health coverage.
We know that to achieve better health, OHP members must be able to use their new coverage. It’s also important members get care that meets their cultural and language needs. We are working closely with coordinated care organizations to make sure this happens.
Please join us in celebrating this momentous milestone, bringing us closer to health equity.
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