How to Apply for Oregon Medicaid
Updated August 2026
OHA and the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) share responsibility for OHP applications. Per OHA, you can apply through any of four methods:
Seniors and people with disabilities apply through a different path
Adults 65 and older and people applying based on disability status should contact the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) at 1-855-ORE-ADRC (1-855-673-2372) rather than the standard ONE portal. ADRC staff navigate Medicaid long-term care programs, Medicare Savings Programs, and home and community-based waiver options that the ONE system does not fully cover.
How to apply for Oregon Health Plan
- Online — ONE.Oregon.gov: Apply at one.oregon.gov 24/7. Create a ONE account, then click "Apply Now." After submitting, track application status, manage your case, and handle renewals through the same portal.
- By phone — 1-800-699-9075: Call ONE Customer Service at 1-800-699-9075 (TTY: 711), open Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Pacific Time. Language lines available in Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Arabic, Somali, Chinese, Korean, and more. You can also call a local ODHS office directly.
- In person — ODHS office or community partner: Visit your local Oregon Department of Human Services office or an OHP-certified community partner. Community partners are trained to assist with the application at no charge. Find your nearest location at healthcare.oregon.gov/Pages/find-help.aspx or the ODHS office finder at oregon.gov/odhs/Pages/office-finder.aspx.
- Paper application: Download the OHP paper application (Form OHP 7210) from sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us. Available in 16 languages including Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Arabic, Somali, Korean, Marshallese, Chuukese, and Pohnpeian — support for Pacific Island community languages is uncommon among state Medicaid programs.
What you need to apply
Per OHA's application guidance, gather the following before starting:
- Full legal name, date of birth, and Social Security number for each person applying (SSN not required for COFA or undocumented applicants)
- Oregon mailing address — a P.O. box is acceptable if you have no permanent address
- Income documentation — pay stubs from the past 30 days, employer letter, or most recent tax return for self-employed applicants
- Proof of naturalization or immigration status for non-citizens (green card, work authorization, visa, or I-94)
- Information about any other health coverage, including Medicare or employer-sponsored insurance
- For older adults and people with disabilities applying through ADRC: additional financial and functional documentation may be required
How long OHP takes to process
Per OHA's FAQ, ODHS must decide most OHP applications within 45 calendar days of receiving a completed application. Disability-based applications can take longer. Check your application status anytime in your ONE dashboard at one.oregon.gov.
If approved, coverage starts on the first day of the month you applied. Pregnant applicants may qualify for retroactive coverage going back three calendar months — meaning you can be reimbursed for qualifying medical costs incurred before your application was submitted. After approval, OHA assigns you to a Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) for your county. You can request a different CCO or primary care provider at any time through ONE or by calling 1-800-699-9075.
Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
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