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Medicaid is a federal U.S. health insurance program that provides health coverage to millions of Americans. The program primarily covers low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities.
Federal guidelines for the Medicaid program are established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Learn more about Medicaid at a national level on the CMS website here.
The Oregon Medicaid program is administered by the Oregon Department of Human Services. Learn more about Medicaid in Oregon on the Health Authority website here.
Through Medicaid, people gain access to health care services that may not be affordable without it. Additionally, some programs and benefits include special protections—such as provider networks and payment methods—that help ensure services are accessible. Medicaid also provides preventive care and other services to help people stay healthy and avoid costlier care.
Medicaid covers medical and health care services such as:
Medicaid does not cover the following types of medical services:
Learn more about medical and health care services that are covered by Medicaid in Oregon on the Health Authority page here.
Medicaid recipients in Oregon may need to pay a monthly premium, which is a monthly fee for enrollment in the program. Premium amounts are based on the recipient’s annual income.
Recipients may sometimes need to pay a small out-of-pocket cost for treatments, which are known as copayments. Copayment amounts depend on the recipient’s age, household income and what the state pays for the specific service.
Each Medicaid participant through the Oregon Department of Human Services has their own individual health care plan. Some participants may be required to pay fees, and some recipients may not be required to pay fees, i.e., are exempt.
To learn more about Medicaid premiums, click here.
To qualify for Medicaid in Oregon, you must meet all of the following:
Income limits vary depending on household size, medical status and other factors and are subject to change annually. Find the current Medicaid income limits based on household size in Oregon here.
Find further information on Oregon Medicaid eligibility here.
To apply for Medicaid in Oregon, complete the following two steps:
To apply for Medicaid online, click here to access the Oregon ONE Portal.
To apply for Medicaid by mail, click here to access the application form, fill it out, and mail it with the necessary documents to:
OHP Customer Service
P.O. Box 14015
Salem, OR 97309
To apply for Medicaid in person, click here to find your nearest Self-Sufficiency Programs office.
To apply for Medicaid by fax, click here to access the application form, fill it out, and fax it with the necessary documents to (503) 378-5628.
To apply for Medicaid by email, complete the application form above and send it with scans of the necessary documents to Oregon.Benefits@dhsoha.state.or.us.
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, call the Oregon OHP Customer Service Center at (800) 699-9075.
Or, contact your nearest local Oklahoma Self-Sufficiency Programs office. Find contact information for local offices in Oklahoma here.
Oklahoma Medicaid recipients must report changes that can influence their eligibility status within 30 days of the change.
You can report a change in the following ways:
You can check the status of your Medicaid application online or by phone:
The Oregon Department of Human Services will review your application to verify if you are eligible for Medicaid. In some cases, the state may ask for additional information before approving your application. Oregon will mail applicants a letter detailing if their Medicaid application was approved or denied.
Medicaid applications will be denied if applicants do not meet the eligibility requirements. Also, beneficiaries can have their benefits terminated or reduced if their eligibility status changes while they are enrolled.
Learn more about Oregon Medicaid eligibility requirements here.
If your Medicaid application is denied or the amount of your benefits is reduced, you have the right to file an appeal. You must send an appeal request within 90 days of when you receive notice of the denial or benefits reduction.
You can submit your appeal request by following the step-by-step instructions on your determination letter or by calling (800) 699-9075.
The Oregon Department of Human Services will review your claim and may ask for additional information or evidence of your eligibility.
Learn more about asking for a hearing here, and access the Appeal and Hearing request form here.
Oregon Medicaid recipients must report changes that can influence their eligibility status, including relocating to a new address.
If you move to a new residence within Oregon, you can update your address with the Oregon Department of Human Services in the following ways:
Note: Medicaid benefits do not transfer. If you move to a new state, you must reapply for Medicaid in your new location. If you have further questions about moving with Medicaid, visit the national Medicaid Contact Us here.
For help with a Medicaid application, or for any further questions about the Medicaid program, contact the Oregon Health Plan Customer Service:
You can also visit or call a local Self-Sufficiency Office for further assistance. Find your nearest Oregon Self-Sufficiency Office location and contact information here.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Medicaid program and compiled a guide and these answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free Medicaid Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view or download our free guide here.
Last Updated: September 22, 2022
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To apply for Medicaid in Oregon, complete the following two steps:
To apply for Medicaid online, click here to access the Oregon ONE Portal.
To apply for Medicaid by mail, click here to access the application form, fill it out, and mail it with the necessary documents to:
OHP Customer Service
P.O. Box 14015
Salem, OR 97309
To apply for Medicaid in person, click here to find your nearest Self-Sufficiency Programs office.
To apply for Medicaid by fax, click here to access the application form, fill it out, and fax it with the necessary documents to (503) 378-5628.
To apply for Medicaid by email, complete the application form above and send it with scans of the necessary documents to Oregon.Benefits@dhsoha.state.or.us.
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, call the Oregon OHP Customer Service Center at (800) 699-9075.
Or, contact your nearest local Oklahoma Self-Sufficiency Programs office. Find contact information for local offices in Oklahoma here.
Oklahoma Medicaid recipients must report changes that can influence their eligibility status within 30 days of the change.
You can report a change in the following ways:
You can check the status of your Medicaid application online or by phone:
The Oregon Department of Human Services will review your application to verify if you are eligible for Medicaid. In some cases, the state may ask for additional information before approving your application. Oregon will mail applicants a letter detailing if their Medicaid application was approved or denied.
Medicaid applications will be denied if applicants do not meet the eligibility requirements. Also, beneficiaries can have their benefits terminated or reduced if their eligibility status changes while they are enrolled.
Learn more about Oregon Medicaid eligibility requirements here.
If your Medicaid application is denied or the amount of your benefits is reduced, you have the right to file an appeal. You must send an appeal request within 90 days of when you receive notice of the denial or benefits reduction.
You can submit your appeal request by following the step-by-step instructions on your determination letter or by calling (800) 699-9075.
The Oregon Department of Human Services will review your claim and may ask for additional information or evidence of your eligibility.
Learn more about asking for a hearing here, and access the Appeal and Hearing request form here.
Oregon Medicaid recipients must report changes that can influence their eligibility status, including relocating to a new address.
If you move to a new residence within Oregon, you can update your address with the Oregon Department of Human Services in the following ways:
Note: Medicaid benefits do not transfer. If you move to a new state, you must reapply for Medicaid in your new location. If you have further questions about moving with Medicaid, visit the national Medicaid Contact Us here.
For help with a Medicaid application, or for any further questions about the Medicaid program, contact the Oregon Health Plan Customer Service:
You can also visit or call a local Self-Sufficiency Office for further assistance. Find your nearest Oregon Self-Sufficiency Office location and contact information here.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Medicaid program and compiled a guide and these answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free Medicaid Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view or download our free guide here.
Last Updated: September 22, 2022
