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Not qualified for OHP or Oregon Health Kids?  Options are still available for Low Cost and Affordable Health Insurance!

Health Insurance Benefits are always changing, and health insurance companies are providing more options that benefit the consumer.  Alternative, or Holistic health care is now offered through many of the health insurance companies.  You can now see your Naturopathic Physician, and be covered under the doctor office co-pay, and have unlimited visits.  Chiropractic, and Acupuncture are also included as standard health care benefits.

If you are looking for Low Cost and Affordable Dental and Vision benefits included within the health plan, we can help you select the Health Insurance Company that will meet your needs.

Health Benefit Solution, Inc is licensed through the Oregon Insurance Division, and has contracted with most all the major health insurance companies to provide the consumer with choice and options when looking for the plan that meets the life style and needs of the insured.

Health Benefits Solution, inc is licensed and contracted with Regence BlueCross BlueShield or Oregon, LifeWise of Oregon, Providence Health Plans, PacificSource Health Plans, Kaiser, Assurant Health, ODS Companies, OMIP, Oregon Medical Insurance Pool, Regence Life Dental Plans. 


PacificSource to Serve Oregon’s Children through New State Program

We are excited to announce that PacificSource has been selected as the statewide carrier for Oregon’s Healthy KidsConnect program. Healthy Kids is free or low-cost healthcare coverage for Oregon children that don’t have health insurance. “We’re very pleased to participate in this program and look forward to welcoming these new members,” says Individual Sales Manager Jami Thielman, our project lead for the Healthy KidsConnect program. “It’s another way we’re working to make healthcare more accessible to families.”

Here are a few facts about the program:

  • Healthy KidsConnect began February 1, 2010.
  • Authorized by the 2009 Oregon Legislature (House Bill 2116), the program is part of the State of Oregon’s Healthy Kids initiative for children without insurance. Over time, the state expects to enroll more than 30,000 children in Healthy KidsConnect.
  • Coverage provides comprehensive medical, pharmacy, vision, and dental benefits.
  • Premium subsidies are available for low-income families seeking assistance.
  • The program operates in conjunction with the Oregon Health Plan.
  • The Office of Private Health Partnerships (OPHP) is the group policyholder for Healthy KidsConnect insurance. They set eligibility requirements, premium, out-of-pocket costs, and benefits, as well as collect the premium from participants.
  • In addition to PacificSource, several carriers were selected to be regional carriers, allowing families in some areas to choose from more than one health insurer.

 

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Healthy Kids covers all the health care kids need, including:

  • Medical, dental and vision care
  • Regular checkups and preventive care
  • Prescription medicines and medical equipment
  • Mental health and chemical dependency services

Coverage lasts for at least one full year and can be longer so long as the child is still eligible.

We believe every kid in Oregon should be a healthy kid and our goal is to make sure they have health coverage.

Depending on family income, children may be eligible for free or low-cost health coverage for doctor visits, dental care, vision, medicines and more through the Healthy Kids program.

Our site has information about Healthy Kids, including eligibility, services covered, and how to apply. There's also a place to find out how to help us spread the word and/or to partner with us to help families apply.

PLEASE NOTE: The no-cost option is available NOW. The low-cost and affordable options are available Jan. 1, 2010.

Three key things determine if your child qualifies for no-cost or low-cost coverage:

1. age; 2. residency; and 3. income

  • Child must be under the age of 19 (19th birthday).
  • Child must live in Oregon and be a legal resident.
  • Your child must have been without health insurance for two months (though there are exceptions to this rule for special circumstances, like a parent’s job loss or a child’s serious medical need).
  • For free or low-cost coverage, household income can’t be more than 300 percent of the federal poverty level, which is about $66,000 for a family of four. Income level depends on family size, so for smaller families, income is less. For larger families, income is more. For households with income greater than 300 percent of federal poverty level, there is an option for affordable option coming soon.
Q. How is Healthy Kids different from the Oregon Health Plan?
A. The Healthy Kids program expands on the success of the Oregon Health Plan by offering more health coverage options. It doesn’t replace it.
 
Q. What will Healthy Kids cost me?
A. Healthy Kids cost ranges from free to an affordable fee. If you qualify for the no-cost option, health coverage is free. If you qualify for the low-cost option, you’ll pay between 15-25 percent of the premium. If you do not qualify for no-cost or low-cost, you can still benefit from Healthy Kids’ affordable rates for health coverage.
Q. My kids qualify because I lost my job, but what happens when I get a new one?
A. Once your children are enrolled, coverage is for one full year even if your income goes up. Your children may still qualify for Healthy Kids even when your finances improve.

 


 

Information and text listed below from DHS and Oregon Healthy Kids website.

We believe every kid in Oregon should be a healthy kid and our goal is to make sure they have health coverage.

Depending on family income, children may be eligible for free or low-cost health coverage for doctor visits, dental care, vision, medicines and more through the Healthy Kids program.

Our site has information about Healthy Kids, including eligibility, services covered, and how to apply. There's also a place to find out how to help us spread the word and/or to partner with us to help families apply.

Healthy Kids is free or low-cost health care coverage for Oregon children who don’t have health insurance.

Even kids with current health conditions can enroll.

Coverage lasts for at least one full year and can be longer so long as the child is still eligible.

Healthy Kids is based on a family’s income and there are three health coverage options: no-cost, low-cost and affordable.

OHP Information for applicants

You will find eligibility and application information about the OHP programs that DHS provides, as well as links to other health resource information.

The Oregon Helps Web site can tell you whether your family might be able to get help from various state and federal assistance programs, including the Oregon Health Plan. This online calculator is only a general guideline.

 

If you have any questions about how to apply for the Oregon Health Plan, contact the OHP Application Center at 800-359-9517 or your local DHS branch office.

 


 

Q. What are the differences between FHIAP, OHP Standard and OHP Plus?

 

A. FHIAP (we pronounce it "fee-op") is a program that pays part of the premium charged to people enrolled in private health insurance. The Office of Private Health Partnerships (OPHP) administers this program. The amount FHIAP pays depends on the family income and number of family members. You can learn more by visiting the FHIAP Web site or by calling FHIAP at 1-888-564-9669.

 

OHP Standard and OHP Plus are Medicaid benefit packages DHS administers.

 

OHP Plus is a full benefit package provided to children and adults who are eligible for traditional Medicaid programs or for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The OHP Plus benefit package does not have premiums. Some adults have small copayments for some outpatient services and prescription drugs.

 

OHP with Limited Drug offers the same benefits as OHP Plus, except it does not cover prescription drugs that Medicare Part D pays for. This package is for people who are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare Part D (a national prescription drug plan). The OHP with Limited Drug benefit package does not have premiums. Some adults have small copayments for some outpatient services and prescription drugs.

 

OHP Standard is a limited benefit package provided under a specific medical program. The program covers only a limited number of uninsured adults who are not eligible for traditional Medicaid programs. Most people who get OHP Standard pay monthly premiums. OHP Standard does not have copayments.

 

Some members of your household may get the OHP Plus benefit package and some members may get the OHP Standard benefit package. The coverage letter you receive with your DHS Medical Care ID tells you who gets which benefit package.

 

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Q. What choice do I have in source of coverage?

 

A. You may apply for help to pay for private health insurance premiums through FHIAP. You may also apply for medical assistance (OHP Plus and Standard benefit packages) through DHS. However, you cannot get benefits from both programs at the same time.

 

If you are eligible for the OHP Plus benefit package and are found eligible for FHIAP, you will have to choose the program you want.

 

If you are eligible for the OHP Standard benefit package and are found eligible for FHIAP, you will not have a choice. Your OHP eligibility will end when the FHIAP payments begin.

 

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Q. Does access to employer-sponsored coverage affect my eligibility for OHP and FHIAP? If so, how?

 

A. It depends. If you are receiving the OHP Plus benefit package and have access to employer-sponsored health coverage, you can choose to remain on OHP and not apply for FHIAP. If you apply and are found eligible for FHIAP, you will have to choose what program you want. You cannot get benefits from both programs at the same time.

 

If you are receiving the OHP Standard benefit package and have access to employer-sponsored health coverage, you will be required to work with FHIAP. If you are found eligible for FHIAP, your OHP Standard benefits will end when the FHIAP payments begin as your employer coverage begins.

 

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Q. How do I apply for OHP and FHIAP?

 

A. To apply for OHP, you use DHS application forms. You can get them from our local DHS branches. You can also get them from our outreach sites and the OHP Application Center by calling 1-800-359-9517 or TTY 1-800-621-5260.

 

To apply for FHIAP, call the FHIAP program office to learn about the application process and get on a reservation list. The toll-free number is 1-888-564-9669. The Salem number is 503-373-1692. Or click here to go to the FHIAP Web site.

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Q. After I apply, when will I find out if I'm accepted?

 

A. If you applied for medical assistance from DHS, your DHS worker will let you know within 45 calendar days of getting a completed application. If DHS has to determine if you qualify for medical assistance based on a disability, it may take longer to make a decision. To ask about the status of your application, you can contact the office where you applied. If you applied for medical assistance by mailing in your application to the Oregon Health Plan branch, you can call toll free at 1-800-943-9249.

 

If you applied for help from FHIAP, your FHIAP worker will let you know if you are eligible within 30 calendar days of getting a completed application. To ask about the status of your FHIAP application, you can call 1-888-564-9669.

 

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Q. Who might be eligible for medical assistance under the OHP Standard benefit package?

 

A. When a person applies for medical assistance, his or her worker will evaluate that person's eligibility for the traditional Medicaid programs or the Children's Health Insurance Program, which provide the full OHP Plus benefit package. If he or she is not eligible for any of those programs, the worker may evaluate the person's eligibility for a program that provides a limited OHP benefit package. To be evaluated for OHP Standard, the program must be open to new applicants.

 

If the program is open to new applicants, the person may be eligible if the person is:

  • An adult (19 years or older)
  • Not getting Medicare
  • An Oregon resident
  • A U.S. citizen or a non-citizen who meets the immigration status requirement Currently without major health insurance coverage and has been without coverage for six months. The six-month waiting period is waived in some cases.
  • Under the income limit set at the federal poverty level
  • Under the resource limit set at $2,000
  • Paid up on OHP premiums billed in the past 

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Q. Who might be eligible for the OHP with Limited Drug benefit package?

 

A.This package is for people who are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare Part D (a national prescription drug plan).

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Are you eligible?

Low-income Oregonians may be eligible for one of these three Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) programs administered by DHS.

The OHP Plus Program is for people who are aged, blind, disabled, under age 19, pregnant or receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits.

  • OHP Plus includes the no-cost public assistance option of the Healthy Kids Program, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
  • CHIP is for children and adolescents younger than 19 living in households with incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level.

The OHP Standard program provides free or low-cost health care coverage to Oregon residents who have limited income, are age 19 through 64, and do not qualify for traditional Medicaid. DHS will soon have a limited number of openings for Oregon residents who need health care coverage. Add your name to the OHP Standard reservation list to become a potential applicant.

 

Households with incomes above 200 percent of the federal poverty level may be eligible for other assistance through the Office of Private Health Partnerships (OPHP), such as the Family Health Insurance Assistance Program (FHIAP) or the private insurance option of the Healthy Kids Program, KidsConnect, which becomes available Jan. 1, 2010.

 

How to apply

To apply for medical assistance under Medicaid (OHP Plus) or any of the Healthy Kids program options:

  • Use the OHP application packet; or
  • Fill out and submit the online OHP application.
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  • You can request printed versions of the application packet from these locations:
    • Local DHS branches (call 800-699-9075 or click here for locations);
    • OHP outreach sites, including migrant health centers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, hospitals and county Health Departments;
    • OHP Application Center, 800-359-9517 or TTY 800-621-5260.

Add your name to the OHP Standard reservation list to become a potential applicant. The reservation is not an application. If your name is selected from the list, you will receive an OHP Standard application.

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