You Can Apply for OHP at Any Time of the Year.
OHP is Oregon's Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program. Enrollment is always open for OHP.
Medicare and private health insurance plans have open enrollment in the fall.
You may qualify even if you have Medicare or private health insurance. If you qualified for Medicaid in another state, you need to apply to find out if you qualify for OHP.
To see if you qualify:
- Applying for OHP is the best way.
- You can use this tool to enter your household's income, ages and other information to see if applying for OHP is right for you.
To qualify for OHP individuals and families must meet income and residency requirements. Income limits change every year.
People may also qualify based on age and disability status. Requirements for older adults and people with disabilities are more complex. To learn more, call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) at 1-855-ORE-ADRC (855-673-2372).
How to Apply
To complete an application, you will need information about you and the members of your household who want benefits, such as:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Social Security Numbers for everyone who has an SSN
- Contact information, including a valid mailing address
- Proof of naturalization or immigration status
- Income, expenses, and tax deductions for everyone on your federal income tax return
- Any other health coverage, such as Medicare or private health insurance
Apply at benefits.oregon.gov