What is the difference between OHP and Medicaid?

Asked by: Erling Schimmel III  |  Last update: February 11, 2022
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Oregon provides Medicaid services through Oregon Health Plan (OHP). Medicaid is a federal program that is managed by each state to provide health insurance for some low-income individuals. The State of Oregon provides Medicaid services through a program that it calls the Oregon Health Plan (OHP).

Is Oregon Health Plan the same as Medicaid?

Oregon Health Plan program pays for health care and other service needs of its clients. ... The Oregon Health Plan is a Medicaid expansion program authorized by the Oregon Legislature and approved under Federal waivers of Medicaid rules.

What Medicaid covers Oregon?

Oregon Medicaid Definition

In Oregon, Medicaid is also called the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) and is administered by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). The program through which the elderly receive medical care is the Oregon Supplemental Income Program-Medical (OSIPM).

Who qualifies for OHP?

OHP is available to adults who earn up to 138 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. For a single person, income should be less than $1,396/month or household income of $2,887 for a family of four. OHP is available to kids and teens whose family earns up to 305 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.

What is the difference between OHP and Medicare?

OHP covers your medical bills, hospital care, dental and other benefits. If you have Medicare, Medicare serves as your primary insurance and Medicaid / Oregon Health Plan becomes your secondary insurance, depending on the level of OHP eligibility you qualify for.

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How much does OHP cost per month?

$2,730 a month for a single pregnant person (plus unborn baby) $4,858 for a family of four (plus unborn baby)

Is OHP free?

OHP is free health coverage that covers the health care services children and teens need to thrive. ... OHP also covers labs, x-rays and hospital care. It even pays for rides to and from medical appointments.

What does OHP cover for pregnancy?

Your medical care during your pregnancy – from head to toe – is covered. Physical health, behavioral health, dental care, prenatal vitamins, immunizations, quitting tobacco – it's all covered. And after your baby is born, you're still covered for two more months. Maybe longer, if you reapply to the Oregon Health Plan.

Does OHP cover hospital stays?

Benefits. OHP covers doctor visits, prescriptions, hospital stays, dental care, mental health services, and help with addiction to cigarettes, alcohol and drugs. OHP can provide glasses, hearing aids, medical equipment, home healthcare, and transportation to healthcare appointments.

What is the difference between OHP and OHP Plus?

OHP Plus (BMH) is the most comprehensive benefit. It covers most health care services. ... OHP with Limited Drug (BMD or BMM) covers the same benefits as OHP Plus, except it does not cover drugs that Medicare Part D should cover.

Do I still have OHP?

By telephone (toll-free): 800-699-9075

Replace a lost OHP Card. Check the status of your application. See if you or your children are still covered by OHP.

How do I check my OHP coverage?

How to Verify OHP Eligibility and CCO Enrollment
  1. Provider Web Portal - https://www.or-medicaid.gov. After login, click "Eligibility" to get started. ...
  2. Automated Voice Response - 866-692-3864. After login, press 1 for Recipient Eligibility. ...
  3. 270/271 Transaction.

Is care Oregon the same as OHP?

Coordinated care is better care.

Oregon's Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) are networks of providers serving the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) on a local level. ... In the Portland area (Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties), CareOregon is part of the Health Share of Oregon CCO.

What is a plan provider?

A provider network is a list of the doctors, other health care providers, and hospitals that a plan contracts with to provide medical care to its members. These providers are called “network providers” or “in-network providers.” A provider that isn't contracted with the plan is called an “out-of-network provider.”

Does OHP look at assets?

OHP Standard

Enrollees must be age 19 and older, not be eligible for Medicare, and family income must be under 100 percent FPL. Enrollees cannot have over $2,000 in assets (with some items excluded such as the person's house or car).

Does OHP cover hospital birth?

So, at Portland Natural Birth, we feel its crucial to make sure ALL families get the care they want and need. This means that yes, we do now accept OHP insurance! ... The Oregon Health Plan (OHP) has their own guidelines for out of hospital births.

Does OHP cover baby delivery?

For services to the pregnant person

Once OHA provisionally approves community birth services for an OHP member, prenatal, antepartum, delivery and post-partum care will be carved out of coordinated care organization (CCO) coverage and will be covered as fee-for-service.

Does OHP cover birth control?

Worry free birth control, for $0

Your insurance through the Oregon Health Plan covers all options that are available, all at no cost.

Can OHP be used out of state?

A: No. Because each state has its own Medicaid eligibility requirements, you can't just transfer coverage from one state to another, nor can you use your coverage when you're temporarily visiting another state, unless you need emergency health care.

Can undocumented immigrants get OHP?

Oregonians who are undocumented immigrants are not eligible for OHP unless they are pregnant.

Does OHP pay for gym memberships?

Answer: Eligible members need to work out at a qualified gym/fitness or exercise center at least 8 times during a calendar month. You will receive credit for one visit per day. Submit verification of your visits to PEBB and receive a $15 subsidy payment each month that you qualify.

Does OHP cover breast pumps?

A: No. Oregon WIC does not rent breast pumps, and non-WIC participants do not qualify for any type of breast pump (or loan) from the Oregon WIC Program.

Does OHP cover condoms?

Free Condoms

If you live in Oregon, you can order a free envelope of condoms and lubricant delivered discreetly to your door, up to twice per 30 days.

Does OHP cover MRI?

OHP has coverage criteria for several studies defined throughout the Prioritized List (PL), including lumbar spine MRI defined in Diagnostic Guidelines D4. For all requests, ensure records include pertinent history, a current physical exam and the reason for the study.