As of July 1, 2022, adults 19-25 and 55 and older are now eligible for full Oregon Health Plan (OHP) benefits and other services and supports, regardless of their immigration status. OHP is free health coverage for people who live in Oregon and who meet income and other criteria. It covers health care services like medical, mental health, dental, prescriptions, tests, x-rays, hospital care, and rides to and from health care appointments. The expansion is the result of House Bill (HB) 3352, which put into law a program called “Cover All People.” The program is now known as “Healthier Oregon.”

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates reports that 12.2% of residents in Malheur County under age 65 are without health insurance, compared to 8.6% in Oregon. With expanded OHP coverage, hopefully more people will have health insurance and receive the health care they need.

Eligibility is open to people who live in Oregon who:

• Meet income and other criteria,
• Don’t qualify for full OHP benefits because of their immigration status, and
• Are 19-25 years old or 55 years and older.

For example, before, a 22-year-old without a qualifying immigration status could only get CWM benefits (also known as emergency Medicaid). As of July 1, 2022, this person is eligible for full OHP benefits. If someone is a lawful permanent resident (LPR), ​​they will not need to wait five years before they are eligible for ​full OHP benefits through Healthier Oregon. ​OHP does not affect immigration status. OHP is not considered public charge.

For more information visit Oregon.gov/HealthierOregon or call Lisa Almaraz, OHP Application Assister and Health Specialist at the Malheur County Health Department at 541-889-7279 x136 or email lisa.almaraz@malheurco.org.

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