Cover Oregon

Oregon Health Plan – 800-527-5772
Offers health care to eligible members at little or no cost.
Oregon Healthy Kids – 877-314-5678
Offers comprehensive health care to Oregon children.
Oregon Medical Insurance Pool (OMIP)/Federal Medical Insurance Pool (FMIP) – 800-848-7280
Covers adults and children who are unable to obtain medical insurance because of health conditions.
Office of Private Health Partnerships (OPHP) – 800-542-3104; Toll-free in Oregon 503-373-1692 (Salem only)
Created to help reduce the number of uninsured Oregonians. OPHP administers programs that work together to break down access barriers, assist with health care costs, and educate program members, the general public, and health care professionals. Trains health insurance agents on state programs for the uninsured and changes in Oregon insurance law; operates referral program to connect businesses and individuals with insurance agents in their communities.
- Family Health Insurance Assistance Program (FHIAP) – 888-564-9669 Toll-free in Oregon
  Go to FHIAP’s Website to find out if you qualify for a FHIAP subsidy.

Oregon Health Connect – 855-999-3210
A guide to insurance and health care information in Oregon.
Oregon Safenet – 800-723-3638
Helps Oregonians find health care and other public services. Provides information about eligibility for Oregon Health Plan.
Oregon Insurance Division – 503-947-7980
General insurance, consumer, and regulatory information, and complaints.
- Insurance agents (producers) and companies

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Nutrition education program for eligible pregnant women and those with young children.
Office of Family Health – 971-673-0232
Family planning and other public health services.

Oregon Dental Association
The Oregon Dental Association list of “community access” dental programs.

Health Care Safety Net Clinics
Community-based providers offering health services to low-income people, including those without insurance.
Migrant Clinics in Oregon (.pdf)
Federally subsidized clinics that provide low-cost care (based on income) to migrants and non-migrants.
Coalition of Community Health Clinics - Portland Area
13 clinics providing free or low-cost health care to low-income, uninsured people.

Medicare – 800-633-4227
Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) – 800-722-4134
Free, unbiased help with Medicare decisions.
AARP – 888-687-2277
An advocacy organization comprising 35 million members. AARP focuses on issues affecting men and women aged 50 and older. Go to www.aarp.org to find many publications and other resources on health topics, including Medicare and other health insurance. Contact AARP at the number listed above or write to AARP, 601 E Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20049.
Medicare Rights Center – 800-333-4114
Independent source of health care information and assistance for people with Medicare.

Oregon Prescription Drug Program – 888-411-6737
Discount drug card available to Oregonians who don’t have prescription drug insurance and to Medicare Part D beneficiaries who reach the coverage gap.
Together Rx Access – 800-444-4106
Discount drug card for income-eligible people who don’t have prescription drug insurance.
NeedyMeds.org
Nonprofit with the mission of helping people who cannot afford medicine or health care costs. The information is available anonymously and free of charge.

Small employers that offer health insurance to their employees may be eligible for a tax credit to help pay for coverage. That tax credit is available today and will increase in 2014. For more information visit the IRS website.

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) – 877-398-9238
The Oregon Health Authority is the state agency focused on lowering and containing health care costs, improving quality, and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians.
Oregon Health Policy and Research – 503-373-1779
Governor’s Office Citizen Representative – 503-378-4582
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) – 800-358-9295
Federal government agency with information and tools to help you evaluate health plans, as well as consumer publications on various health topics. Most of the consumer materials are available in English and Spanish.
America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) – 202-778-3200
A national association that represents health insurance plans providing medical, long-term care, disability income, dental, supplemental, stop-loss, and reinsurance to more than 200 million Americans.
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) – 630-792-5000
Evaluates and accredits health care organizations and programs, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other health care facilities, as well as health plans, managed care entities, and other insurers.
National Committee for Quality Assurance – 202-955-3500
A group that develops quality standards, performance measures, and recognition programs for organizations and individuals, including health plans, medical groups, physician networks, and individual physicians.
Utilization Review Accreditation Commission – 202-216-9010
A group that accredits PPOs and other managed care networks.

Resources

Health Reform Information

Health Coverage Options And Assistance

Health Insurance Information And Referrals

Health And Education Services

Dental Information

Community Medical Clinics

Medicare Information

Prescription Drug Information

Small Employer Health Care Tax Credit

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