Health Benefits
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Charity Care - Financial Assistance for Hospital Bills
Charity Care is financial assistance for medical services. If you cannot afford to pay your hospital bill, you may be eligible to have part or all of the bill forgiven as Charity Care. Read More
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Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Questions and Answers about the federal Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and what it means for Oregon workers. Content Detail
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Medical Assistance for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
Information about medical assistance plans like Medicaid and Medicare for seniors and persons with Disabilities. Content Detail
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Prescription Drugs - NeedyMeds
Information about patient assistance programs, including Pharmaceutical Discount Cards, to help people who can't afford to purchase medicines obtain health supplies, medication and equipment. Content Detail
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The Oregon Health Plan
The Oregon Health Plan provides health coverage to eligible low-income Oregonians. Find out about this program and how to apply. Content Detail
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Assistance for Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries
Find out about programs to help low-income Medicare recipients pay Medicare premiums and other costs. Read More
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Medicare and You
This official government booklet includes: a summary of Medicare benefits, coverage decisions, rights and protections, and answers to the most frequently asked questions about Medicare. Available to download as a PDF document and an audio podcast. Content Detail
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Your Right to Make Health Care Decisions
Information from the Oregon Health Plan Client Handbook about your right to make health care decisions, including the use of advanced directives. Read More
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CSU - Client Services Unit
The Client Services Unit (CSU) of the Oregon Health Authority provides information, referral and assistance resolving problems regarding medical coverage, the Oregon Health Plan, and billing problems. The toll-free number is 1-800-273-0557. Read More
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Generic Drugs
Information about generic prescription drugs and how their use might save you money. Content Detail
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Governor's Advocacy Office (Ombudsman)
The Governor's Advocacy Office at the Department of Human Services is part of the Department's Director's Office and serves as the Ombudsman for the Department's programs and services. The Children's Ombudsman is also located in this office. Content Detail
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Immigration Status and Eligibility for Government Help
Many non-U.S. citizens and undocumented immigrants ARE eligible for public assistance! The relationship between immigration status and eligibility for government benefits (such as food stamps, medical coverage, and cash assistance) is complicated. Learn more through this resource. Read More
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Keeping Utilities Going in Households with Persons Needing Ongoing Medical Care
Does someone in your household require ongoing medical care? Are you worried your electric, natural gas or telephone service might be disconnected? If you are, you should know that Oregon's regulated utilities offer a program to allow special payment arrangements to avoid having your telephone, electric and gas service from being shut off if you fall behind on paying your bills. If you have questions about this program, call the Oregon Public Utility Commission, Consumer Section at 1-800-522-2404. Content Detail
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Medical Coverage - Affordable Care Act
Information about health care benefits and federal help to pay medical costs under the Affordable Care Act, (also known as Obamacare). Content Detail
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Medical Debt on OHP?
Do you have medical debt from when you were on the Oregon Health Plan (OHP)? If so, we may be able to help you. Read More
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