Neighborhood Health Center

If you have Oregon Health Plan, there are some important changes coming in the next few years.

We're still waiting on more details from the state, but here's what you can do right now to protect your coverage:
✅ Make sure your mailing address, phone number, and email are up to date with OHP
✅ Check your mail regularly for letters from OHP
✅ If OHP contacts you, respond as quickly as you can

These simple steps can make a big difference in keeping your coverage, no matter which changes affect you.

We'll keep sharing updates as we learn more. In the meantime, you can visit oregon.gov/oha/hsd/ohp/pages/federal-changes.aspx to read about what's coming.

Questions about your OHP coverage? Our team is here to help. Call (503) 941-3030.

Did you know you can have high blood pressure and feel completely fine?

It's true. High blood pressure has no symptoms, which means the only way to know is to get checked. And it's not just an adult problem. Anyone can have it, including kids.

Certain things can raise your risk, like diabetes, excess weight, anxiety, or not getting enough exercise. But even without any of those, your numbers could still be high.

The good news? Your care team can check your blood pressure at your next visit. If your numbers are high, we can help you figure out next steps together.

Learn more about knowing your numbers:

Do You Know Your Numbers and What They Mean for Your Health? Learn why blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar matter and how knowing your numbers can help you stay healthy and prevent serious conditions.

Attention Oregon SNAP recipients — two important changes are coming June 1. 📢

1. You may need to provide proof of housing and utility costs. Are you applying for SNAP or renewing your benefits? You'll need to provide proof of rent or mortgage payments and utility costs, such as electricity, gas, and water. If you've moved recently, you'll need to provide updated proof too.

If you don't provide proof, your benefits won't automatically stop, but they may be lower.

2. Some households will need a renewal interview again. A temporary rule that allowed certain households to skip interviews ends May 31. Starting June 1, interviews are required again for households in which all adults are 60 or older or have a disability, and no one has earned income.

About 187,000 Oregonians may be affected by this change.

What you can do right now:

✅ Gather proof of rent, mortgage, and utility bills

✅ Update your address with ODHS if you've moved

✅ Watch your mail, email, and notices from ODHS

Questions? Contact ODHS or your local office for help.

Learn More: https://apps.oregon.gov/oregon-newsroom/OR/ODHS/Posts/Post/odhs-shares-how-oregonians-can-regain-snap-benefits-as-impacts-of-federal-work-rule-changes-begin-to-show