Oregon Health Plan


As of January 1, 1998 full time undergraduate or graduate students are eligible for the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) if they:

  1. Qualify for a Pell Grant, are not already insured, and meet the resource requirements.

    OR

  2. Are pregnant and meet the resource requirements.

    OR

  3. Are in a program serving displaced workers per Section 236 of the Trade Act of 1974 and meet the resource requirements.

    OR

  4. Receive AFDC or Poverty Level Medical.

Resource Requirements

3 Month Income Averaging

  

Liquid Resource Limit
  • To receive the OHP, an individual must have a 3 month income average of $671 per month or lower.

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  • A person must have less than $5000 in liquid assets to qualify for the OHP.
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  • For a family of three, the income average must be $1138 per month or lower.

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  • Liquid assets include: cach, stocks, bonds, savings, checking accounts, IRAs, and trust funds.
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  • The average includes the month an individual applies for the OHP and the previous two months.

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  • Liquid assets do not include a house or car.
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    For applications and information call 1-800-359-9517. Contact the Center for Student Health and Counseling for help in filing out forms, including choosing a primary care provider. For additional information on eligibility and a general overview, visit The Oregon Health Plan site through the Oregon Department of Human Services.