Medical Programs in Oregon
Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI)
MAGI helps low-income people in Oregon with health insurance. MAGI medical benefits can cover working families, children, pregnant women, single adults, and more. People on MAGI can get long-term care services if they qualify. MAGI is run by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
Medical Benefits for the Aged, Blind or Disabled
Oregon has medical benefits for people who are age 65 and older, are blind, or have a disability. These medical benefits are run by Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). People on this kind of medical can also get long-term care services if they qualify. Working adults with disabilities or who are blind can also get medical benefits under this program. For information on eligibility, visit the Oregon Programs Eligibility Notebook (OPEN).
Medicare
Medicare is the national health insurance program for people age 65 or older, some people under age 65 with disabilities and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), which is permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant. For more information, visit the
Medicare website.
If you currently have Medicare Part A (hospital insurance benefits), you may be eligible for Medicare Savings Programs. These programs can help you pay your Medicare co-pays, premiums and deductibles.
Prescription Drug Assistance
The Oregon Prescription Drug Assistance Program is a discount prescription card program. It is open to all Oregonians of any age and income level.
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