OHP Standard opens program to a limited number of people — get on the reservation list now!

Do you or someone you know need free or low-cost health care coverage?

From January 28 through February 29, 2008, the Department of Human Services (DHS) will take names for a reservation list of adults who are 19 years old and older and need health care coverage.

DHS is getting ready to open the OHP Standard program to a limited number of people. Unfortunately, there is not enough money to cove everyone who may qualify. So, to be fair to everyone, DHS has created an OHP Standard reservation list. If you add your name to the list, DHS will send will send you a confirmation postcard with a reservation number. After the list closes, on February 29, DHS will randomly draw a limited number of names from the list and mail OHP Standard reservation list applications to those people whose names have been drawn.

Anyone can be put on the reservation list, it is not an application.

Use one of the following three options to get on the OHP Standard reservation list:

• Submit your request online at http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/open/request-form.shtml
• Call 800-699-9075 (phone) or 503-378-7800 (TTY), and ask to be placed on the OHP Standard reservation list. The phone bank will be open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. through 7 p.m.  The call will take from 10-12 minutes. Someone may call for you — they just need your full name, date of birth and mailing address. Be sure they have this information for every adult in your home who’s interested in getting on the list.
• Pick up an OHP Standard reservation list request form from any DHS or Area Agency on Aging (AAA)  office, or most major clinics and hospitals. The list can be mailed, faxed or dropped off at any DHS/AAA office.

For more information please visit the DHS website at http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/open/