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- Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
- OHP Application Center
800-359-9517
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OHP Central Branch General Questions
800-699-9075
- Oregon Medical Insurance Pool (OMIP)/Federal Medical Insurance Pool (FMIP)
800-848-7280
Covers adults and children who are unable to obtain medical insurance because of health conditions.
- Office of Private Health Partnerships
800-542-3104 Toll-free in Oregon or 503-373-1692
Created to help reduce the number of uninsured Oregonians. OPHP administers programs that work together to break down access barriers, assist with health care costs, and educate program members, the general public, and health care professionals. Trains health insurance agents on state programs for the uninsured and changes in Oregon insurance law; operates referral program to connect businesses and individuals with insurance agents in their communities.
- Family Health Insurance Assistance Program (FHIAP)
888-564-9669 Toll-free in Oregon or 503-373-7419
FHIAP helps pay up to 95 percent (100 percent for kids ages 0 through 18) of the cost of health insurance premiums for individuals or families who qualify. Members pay deductibles, co-payments, and other costs of health plans.
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- AARP
888-687-2277
An advocacy organization comprising 35 million members. AARP focuses on issues affecting men and women aged 50 and older. Go to www.aarp.org to find many publications and other resources on health topics, including Medicare and other health insurance. Contact AARP at the number listed above or write to AARP, 601 E Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20049.
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- Oregon Primary Care Office
Community-based providers offering health services to low-income people, including those without insurance.
- Migrant Clinics in Oregon (.pdf)
Federally subsidized clinics that provide low-cost care (based on income) to migrants and non-migrants.
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- Oregon Prescription Drug Program
888-411-6737
Discount drug card available to Oregonians who don't have prescription drug insurance and to Medicare Part D beneficiaries who reach the coverage gap.
- Together Rx Access
800-444-4106
Discount drug card for income-eligible people who don't have prescription drug insurance.
- NeedyMeds.org
NeedyMeds is a non-profit with the mission of helping people who cannot afford medicine or healthcare costs. The information at NeedyMeds is available anonymously and free of charge.
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- Governor's Office Citizen Representative
503-378-4582
- Oregon Health Policy and Research (OHPR) - 503-373-1779
Conducts impartial, non-partisan policy analysis, research and evaluation, and provides technical assistance to support health reform planning and implementation in Oregon.
- Dental
The Oregon Dental Association list of "community access" dental programs.
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
800-358-9295
An agency of the Federal Government. This website has more information and tools to help you evaluate health plans, as well as many consumer publications on various health topics. Most of the consumer materials are available in English and Spanish. Call the AHRQ Clearinghouse at the number listed above to order free copies of publications.
- America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
202-778-3200
A national association that represents health insurance plans providing medical, long-term care, disability income, dental, supplemental, stop-loss, and reinsurance to more than 200 million Americans. Go to www.ahip.org and select "Consumer Information," where you can access many consumer guides on health insurance and link directly to companies that provide health insurance coverage. Contact AHIP at the number listed above or write to AHIP, 601 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20004.
- Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
630-792-5000
Evaluates and accredits health care organizations and programs, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other health care facilities, as well as health plans, managed care entities, and other insurers. Call them at the number listed above or write to JCAHO, One Renaissance Boulevard, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.
- National Committee for Quality Assurance
202-955-3500
A group that develops quality standards, performance measures, and recognition programs for organizations and individuals, including health plans, medical groups, physician networks, and individual physicians.
- Utilization Review Accreditation Commission
202-216-9010
A group that accredits PPOs and other managed care networks. Write them at URAC, 1220 L Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20005.
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| Links To Other Health And Wellness Websites |
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The following are pages of links and pointers to third-party Internet websites. These sites linked from the Office of Private Health Partnership (OPHP) website are not under OPHP's control. OPHP does not assume any responsibility or liability for any information, communications, or materials available at such linked sites, or at any link contained in a linked site. OPHP does not intend these third-party links to be referrals or endorsements of the linked entities by the agency, and are provided for convenience only. You assume sole responsibility for use of third-party links and pointers.
General health
Disease and conditions
Alzheimer's disease:
American Red Cross: American Red Cross
Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): or Lou Gerhig's Disease - ALS Association
Arthritis: Arthritis Foundation
Autism: Autism Society of America
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS):
Brain tumors: American Brain Tumor Association
Cancer:
Chronic pain: American Chronic Pain Association
Cerebal palsy: United Cerebal Palsy
Diabetes: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Headaches: National Headache Foundation
Heart: American Heart Association
Huntington's disease: Huntington's Disease Society of America
Hypertension: American Society of Hypertension
Kidney:
Lung: American Lung Association
Lyme disease:
Marrow donor: National Marrow Donor Program
Mental health:
Parkinson's disease:
Stroke:
Diet and nutrition
Fitness
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