Additional Resources

If you qualify for Medicaid, you may also qualify for other assistance such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Health Related Services.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

The Oregon Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food benefits, access to a healthy diet, and education on food preparation and nutrition to low-income Oregon households. SNAP recipients receive a card that is used like an ATM card to buy eligible food in authorized retail food stores. The program is designed to help improve the health and well-being of low-income households and individuals by providing them a means to meet their nutritional needs. If you are finding it difficult to afford to feed yourself or your family, SNAP may be able to help.
 

How to Apply

• To begin the application process, visit the website and click on “Apply online”. You can also call 503-945-5600 or 503-945-5896 (TTY), or contact your local Self-Sufficiency office.

 

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

The Oregon Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides cash assistance to eligible low-income Oregon families with children. The program is designed to reduce the number of families living in poverty, through employment services and community resources. This immediate short-term help may be used for housing, food, utilities, clothing, or medical care. 

 

How to Apply

• To begin the application process, call the Oregon Department of Human Services at 503-945-5600 or contact your local Self-Sufficiency office .

 

Health-Related Services (HRS) - Available to OHP members assigned to Kaiser Permanente

Health-Related services are non-covered services that are intended to promote the efficient use of resources and address members’ social determinants of health to improve health outcomes, alleviate health disparities, and improve overall community well-being.

Requests for Flexible Services must meet the following criteria:

• Item or service must not be a covered benefit under your health plan.
• Item or service must be cost-effective and have a demonstrable health outcome (evidence-based or widely accepted best clinical practice).
• Item or service must be part of your treatment plan.

Some examples of Health-Related Services include the following:

• Housing Support
• Food Support
• Climate Support
• Transportation Support

 

How to Apply

Members, Caregivers, and their representatives may request health-related services by contacting their Kaiser Permanente provider or care coordinator about what’s keeping you from getting and staying healthy. Members of your care team can make requests for health-related services funds.
 

Helpful Links

Oregon Healthcare

Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid)

Health Share of Oregon (Coordinated Care Organization)

PacificSource Community Solutions (Coordinated Care Organization)