How to Renew Oregon Medicaid

Oregon offers several ways to complete your OHP renewal.

If your eligibility can't be confirmed through ex parte verification, gather these before your deadline.

OHP Bridge members — those covered by Oregon's state-funded program for adults above 138% FPL — go through a similar annual renewal process through ONE.Oregon.gov. Because Bridge relies on state funding rather than federal Medicaid dollars, OHA reviews Bridge eligibility carefully at each renewal. Members whose income has dropped below 138% FPL during the year should report the change promptly — they may qualify for full federally funded OHP Plus, which has a different benefit structure.

If OHP terminates your coverage, you have the right to request a fair hearing. Oregon requires ODHS to provide advance notice before termination. Request a hearing before the termination date and your coverage may continue during the appeal process. Oregon Legal Services (oregonlawhelp.org) provides free legal assistance for Medicaid appeals.

Oregonians who lose OHP eligibility due to income above 138% FPL may qualify for ACA marketplace coverage at healthcare.gov — income between 138% and 400% FPL qualifies for premium tax credits. Those above the OHP limit but below Bridge thresholds should also check whether OHP Bridge applies.

During the COVID-19 public health emergency (March 2020 through March 2023), federal law prohibited states from removing people from Medicaid. When that protection ended, states conducted a mass redetermination of all enrolled members — known as the "unwinding." Millions of people lost coverage nationally between April 2023 and late 2024, many due to administrative reasons like outdated addresses rather than actual ineligibility.

If you lost Oregon Medicaid during that period without receiving a renewal notice, you may still be eligible. Contact Oregon Health Plan (OHP) to reapply.

When OHP sends a renewal notice, here's what to do.

A denial must state the reason in writing and explain your right to appeal. You have 90 days from the date of the notice to request a fair hearing. File the appeal quickly — if you appeal before your coverage ends, you may be able to continue coverage during the appeal period, though this depends on timing and the reason for denial.

Common renewal denials include: income that increased above the threshold, failure to respond to the renewal packet, a change in household size that affects eligibility, or immigration status questions. Some of these can be addressed by reapplying with updated information rather than appealing.