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The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides comprehensive free or low-cost healthcare benefits to children whose parents or guardians do not qualify for Medicaid. CHIP is a federal program, and each state/territory has flexibility to design their own CHIP program within federal guidelines. Therefore, CHIP benefits may differ in each state/territory.
CHIP benefits may include annual check-ups, hospital visits, dental insurance, vision insurance and more. All services are provided through medical providers that participate in the CHIP program. Not all doctors and medical facilities accept CHIP patients.
Learn more about CHIP benefits here.
The Oregon state CHIP program is called the Oregon Health Plan. It is administered by the Oregon Department of Human Services. For more information about the Oregon Health Plan, click here.
A child may receive CHIP benefits in Oregon for as long as he or she qualifies for the program. A participant’s qualifications are determined by their age and their household’s monthly gross income. To learn more about eligibility and qualifying for the Oregon Health Plan, click here.
If a child is eligible for CHIP, the following services will be covered:
Other services may also be covered depending on the child’s needs.
For more information about the services covered and what medical assistance you can receive, call the Oregon Health Plan Customer Service line at 1 (800) 699-9075 or review the Oregon Health Plan overview here.
To qualify for CHIP in Oregon, a child must meet the following criteria:
For more information on Oregon’s household income limits and other eligibility criteria to qualify for CHIP, click here.
The Oregon Health Plan does not charge qualifying families premiums or copays for medical coverage and services.
For more information on the cost of CHIP benefits in Oregon, call the Oregon Health Plan Customer Service line at 1 (800) 699-9075.
Before applying for the Oregon Health Plan, complete the following three steps:
Learn about the income limits and other eligibility criteria here.
To apply for CHIP online, you can create an account through OregONEligibility here.
To apply for CHIP in person, click here to find your nearest Oregon Self-Sufficiency Program office location.
To apply for CHIP by mail, fill out the Application for Oregon Health Plan Benefits found here and send it to the following address:
OHP Customer Service
P.O. Box 14015<
Salem, OR 97309-5032
To apply for CHIP by fax, send your completed application to 1 (503) 378-5628. Be sure to use the yellow cover sheet included in the application.
For a copy of the Application for Oregon Health Plan Benefits in Spanish, click here.
Depending on your method of application, you can check your application status in the following ways:
You will receive a determination letter in the mail notifying you of your eligibility for CHIP within 45 days of applying. This timeline may be extended if the Department of Human Services requires more information from you to process your application.
If approved for CHIP, you will be sent additional instructions regarding your enrollment into the Oregon Health Plan.
For more information about what happens after you apply for the Oregon Health Plan, you can contact the Oregon Health Plan Customer Service line at 1 (800) 699-9075.
If you do not agree with the Oregon Department of Human Services’ decision to deny you CHIP benefits, you can file an appeal within 90 days of when you receive your eligibility determination in the mail.
You can file your appeal by mail or by calling 1 (800) 699-9075.
To send your appeal by mail, follow the appeal instructions included with your determination letter.
If you have any further questions regarding the appeals process, you can contact the Oregon Health Plan Customer Service line at 1 (800) 699-9075.
To transfer your child from your current insurance to CHIP benefits, you will need to contact your current health insurance provider and ask a representative to discontinue their insurance coverage.
You can find your insurance company’s customer service number on your health insurance card.
If you have any questions about the insurance transfer process, contact the Oregon Health Plan Customer Service line at 1 (800) 699-9075.
If you have any further questions about the Oregon Health Plan or CHIP, call the Oregon Health Plan Customer Service line at 1 (800) 699-9075.
You can also contact your local Oregon Self-Sufficiency Programs office for assistance. Find your nearest office location and contact information here.
Services are available through the Oregon Health Plan Customer Service Line Monday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For Self-Sufficiency Programs offices, hours may vary by location.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Children’s Health Insurance Program and compiled a guide and the following answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free CHIP Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view or download our free guide here.
