Program Description SCHIP allows Oregon to offer health insurance for eligible children, up to age 19, who are not already insured.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Oregon, under 19 years of age, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an annual household income before taxes of less than $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $62,382 if seven people live in the household; $68,469 if eight people live in the household; and $75,388 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home. Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state's program information for details.
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To receive an Oregon Health Plan application packet for SCHIP you may call (800)359-9517 or TTY (800-359-9517), please visit:
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/healthplan/app_benefits/ohp4u.shtml
Program Contact Information For more information on Oregon SCHIP please visit:
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/healthplan/app_benefits/schip.shtml
