"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.
By: Oregon Law Center
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Family Health Insurance Assistance Program (FHIAP)
FHIAP is an Oregon program to help pay health insurance for eligible low-income Oregonians.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Family Medical Leave Act
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Information on the Family Medical Leave Act and on the Oregon Family Leave Act.
By: Disability Rights Oregon
Oregon Long-Term Care Ombudsman
(Separate Website)
The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman investigates and resolves complaints made by or on behalf of residents of nursing facilities, adult foster care homes, residential care facilities, or assisted living facilities.
By: State of Oregon
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If You Are A Single Person And Need Long-Term Care
Some Basic Information On Medicaid.
By: Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center
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If You Are Married And You Or Your Spouse Needs Long-Term Care
Some basic information on Medicaid.
By: Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center
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If You Need Medicaid Help With Long-Term Care Costs
Some Basic Information About Income Cap Trusts.
By: Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center
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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.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Medicare Interactive
(Separate Website)
Free interactive online resource to help people with Medicare, caregivers, and health care professionals stay current on changes to Medicare due to health reform.
By: Medicare Rights Center
Medicare
(Separate Website)
Overview of the Medicare program, with additional information about all aspects of the program.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Medicare Part D
(Separate Website)
Link to Medicare website page regarding Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D).
Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA)
(Separate Website)
SHIBA volunteers help Medicare beneficiaries understand their rights and options in insurance, so that they can make informed choices.
By: State of Oregon - Consumer and Business Services Department
Emergency Medical Care for Non-Citizens (CAWEM)
The Citizen Alien Waived Emergent Medical (CAWEM) program provides coverage for medical emergencies (life threatening) and the birth of a child if you are low income, but not a US citizen. Call 1-800-359-9517 to apply.
By: Oregon Law Center
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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.
By: Division of Medical Assistance Programs
Need Help Finding Health Resources?
(Separate Website)
Oregon Health Connect can assist Oregonians who may not know which health program or service best fits their needs. Links and information about health care reform, how health insurance in Oregon works, health care services, health clinics, and insurance options. Toll-free number: 1-855-999-321.
By: Oregon Health Authority and the Dept. of Consumer Resources
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CSU - Client Services Unit
(Separate Website)
The Client Services Unit (CSU) of DHS 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.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
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Oregon SafeNet
(Separate Website)
Oregon SafeNet links low-income Oregon residents with health services, including routine & urgent medical care; immunizations; well-child care; pregnancy tests & prenatal care; and urgent and routine dental care. Call 1-800-SAFENET (1-800-723-3638).
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The Oregon Health Plan
(Separate Website)
The Oregon Health Plan provides health coverage to eligible low-income Oregonians. Find out about this program and how to apply.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
Oregon Health Plan - Information
Do you need health care? Do you have a disability and no health insurance? Information about the Oregon Health Plan (OHP).
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Oregon Health Plan: Citizenship and Identity Verification
U.S. citizens and many non-citizens can get OHP benefits.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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