Medicaid in Oregon: what you may be able to apply for
๐ Will this affect your green card?
Regular Medicaid does NOT count in the public charge test โ receiving it does not affect your green card or immigration application. See details โ
What it is
Public health insurance for low-income people, jointly funded by the federal and state governments. It covers doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, pregnancy, and children's care. States run it under federal rules, and each state has its own name and details (California calls it Medi-Cal).
Oregon Health Plan (OHP); ๐ Healthier Oregon = state-funded program covering people of all ages regardless of immigration status (as of Jul 16, 2026: no enrollment cap, not frozen, still open)
Who may qualify
Income limit
- Adults 19-64 (MAGI Adult / ACA expansion)โค 138% FPLMAGI Adult (ages 19-64): โค138% FPL (the 138% already includes the 5% disregard); for 2026, $1,836/month for one person and $3,795 for a family of four (effective Mar 1, 2026). ๐ Healthier Oregon uses the same 138% FPL standard regardless of immigration status. Adults with monthly income above 138% FPL but annual income between 133-200% FPL can be evaluated for OHP Bridge โ Basic Health Program (BHP, a basic health program, not Medicaid).
- Children 0-18 (under 19)โค 305% FPLChildren under 19 are covered by OHP up to 305% FPL (including MAGI CHIP; each %FPL tier already includes the 5% disregard). Breakdown: MAGI Child under age 1 = 190% FPL; MAGI Child ages 1-18 = 138% FPL; above that, MAGI CHIP covers up to 305% FPL. Children ages 1-18 within 139-305% FPL and children under age 1 within 190-305% FPL cannot have other minimum essential coverage. ๐ Healthier Oregon also covers children regardless of immigration status. Newborns born to OHP recipients keep coverage until their sixth birthday even if income changes (report the newborn's SSN and respond to requests for information). (Standards effective Mar 1, 2026.)
- Pregnancy (no age limit)โค 190% FPLMAGI Pregnant Adult (no age limit): โค190% FPL (the 190% already includes the 5% disregard); for 2026, $2,527/month for one person and $5,225 for a family of four (effective Mar 1, 2026). The same 190% tier also applies to MAGI Child under age 1. ๐ Healthier Oregon uses the same 190% FPL standard regardless of immigration status.
- Aged/Blind/Disabled (65+/ABD, OSIPM, non-MAGI)OSIPM (Oregon Supplemental Income Program Medical) is non-MAGI. In the official ODHS standards table, Non-SSI OSIPM is listed as "n/a" in the "% of FPL" column โ i.e., there is no single fixed %FPL: the income standard is $994/month for one person and $1,491/month for a couple, with a resource (asset) test of $2,000 (one) / $3,000 (two). SSI recipients "are assumed eligible so do not have an income or resource standard," but must still meet pursuit-of-asset and residency requirements. Related tiers: OSIPM-EPD (employed people with disabilities) = 250% FPL / $3,325 with $5,000 resources; OSIPM BH = 150% / $1,995; "300% of SSI" = $2,982 for long-term care. People 65+, blind or disabled, receiving SSI, or receiving Medicare may be evaluated for non-MAGI eligibility as part of the full Medicaid evaluation in ONE Online, or may contact the ADRC (1-855-673-2372). (ODHS/OHA Combined Standards DHS 5530, 05/2026; EPD/BH tiers effective Mar 1, 2026.)
Immigration-status rules in this state
๐ Oregon covers people of all ages regardless of immigration status. Through Healthier Oregon, a state-funded program, people of all ages who live in Oregon and meet income and other criteria qualify for full OHP Plus-level benefits no matter their immigration status. OHA states: "Starting July 1, 2023, immigration/citizenship status no longer affects whether someone qualifies for OHP." Adults 26+ were added on July 1, 2023, completing all-ages coverage. ๐ด Current status (checked July 16, 2026): OHA's official pages show NO enrollment cap, waitlist, new-enrollment freeze, or wind-down for Healthier Oregon โ it remains open and people of any age can apply, and Healthier Oregon still appears in the adult (138% FPL), pregnancy (190% FPL), and children (305% FPL) columns of OHA's current income guide (OHP 9954D, effective March 1, 2026). (This differs from some other states โ do not assume Oregon matches them.) ๐ด Oregon-specific effect of the federal changes: OHA states plainly, "In Oregon (unlike other states), this does not mean people will lose OHP." In October 2026, some OHP members will MOVE TO Healthier Oregon rather than lose coverage โ this affects adults with these immigration statuses: refugees, asylees, survivors of domestic violence or human trafficking, and some humanitarian parolees; it does not affect children, or adults with those statuses who qualify for OHP Bridge. Healthier Oregon is an OHP program and has the same benefits. In January 2027, members who have OHP through Healthier Oregon will move to OHP Open Card (a type of OHP for members who are not in a coordinated care organization, or CCO); OHP Open Card has the same OHP benefits, but the health care providers you can see may differ. In 2027, Healthier Oregon members may also be affected by other changes, including more frequent renewals and work or activity rules for some adults. This is a fast-changing area โ rely on the latest official OHA guidance.
How to apply
What you'll need
Proof of identity, income, Oregon residency, and household size; immigration documents as applicable. ๐ Healthier Oregon can be applied for regardless of immigration status. Applying is free and available in many languages. Apply online at ONE.Oregon.gov, or through Benefits.Oregon.gov, a certified community partner, an ODHS office, or by phone at 1-800-699-9075 (TTY 711). See official OHA/ODHS guidance for the exact document list.
Timeline
โ ๏ธ No Oregon-specific published processing time was found. Under the general federal Medicaid baseline, an eligibility decision is generally made within 45 days (up to 90 days for disability-based cases). Confirm OHA/ODHS-specific timing with the official program.
Go to the official application โONE.Oregon.gov (official online application portal) ยท also Benefits.Oregon.gov, certified community partners, ODHS offices, or 1-800-699-9075 (TTY 711, Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Pacific); ages 65+/aged-blind-disabled (non-MAGI) may also contact the ADRC at 1-855-673-2372
Will it affect your green card? (Public charge)
โ Regular Medicaid does NOT count in the public charge test โ receiving it does not affect your green card or immigration application.
โ ๏ธ The one exception: Medicaid that pays for long-term institutional care (a long-term stay in a nursing facility or mental-health institution at government expense) DOES count. Everyday doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, and home- and community-based care are not this exception.
โ Because the current rule excludes all non-institutional Medicaid, Medicaid for children, pregnancy, and emergencies also does not count. In mixed-status families, eligible citizen or qualified children can safely get the care they qualify for.
Public charge is assessed only for people applying for an immigrant visa abroad, or applying for adjustment of status (a green card) inside the United States.
Many categories are exempt by law: refugees, asylees, VAWA self-petitioners, T and U visa applicants, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Special Immigrant Juveniles (SIJ), Cuban/Haitian entrants, and others.
Public charge is generally not assessed when a green-card holder renews their card or naturalizes; a returning green-card holder is assessed only in limited cases (for example, an absence of more than 180 days).
This is information only, not immigration, legal, or tax advice. Public charge and your personal status are complex โ consult a licensed immigration attorney. We never tell you whether you "will" or "won't" be affected.
USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 8, Part G, Chapter 7 (benefits considered) and Chapter 3 (who it applies to) โ 8 USCIS-PM G.7 / G.3; regulation 8 CFR 212.21โ212.23; 2022 final rule 87 FR 55472. ยท 2022-12-23
Last checked: 2026-07-16
Policies can change โ always check the latest official information.
This site is informational only and is not immigration, legal, or tax advice. For public charge and your personal status questions, consult a licensed immigration attorney.
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