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.
OHP is free health coverage for people who live in Oregon and who meet income and other criteria. Full OHP and medical assistance benefits include services like medical, mental health, dental, prescriptions, tests, x-rays, hospital care and rides to and from health care appointments.
Close to 40,000 individuals between the ages of 26-54 with emergency coverage (Citizenship Waived Medical [CWM]), will move to full OHP benefits on July 1. CWM members currently enrolled through the Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) need to report their new full OHP benefits to the Marketplace after they receive their eligibility notice.
This was made possible through House Bill 3352, a historic achievement involving tremendous efforts and leadership from Oregon Latino Health Coalition, SEIU and other partners throughout Oregon. To support the successful implementation of Healthier Oregon, OLHC, a certified OHP Assister organization, is partnered with the State of Oregon to provide culturally and linguistically responsive OHP outreach, enrollment and system navigation services to Latinx immigrant communities in Clackamas, Washington and Multnomah Counties.