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H.R. 1 Information for ODHS and OHA Partners

Federal changes to OHP and SNAP

Federal changes will affect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits and Oregon Health Plan (OHP) coverage. Changes will happen at different times, and the rules may be different for each program. 

Use this page to:

  • See what's changing
  • Find resources to share
  • Help people apply for or manage benefits
  • Get updates as changes happen

Some people may qualify for an exception to a new rule. Encourage people to check their notices and contact the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) or Oregon Health Authority (OHA) if they have questions.

What's changingHelp topicsQuick linksImplementation timeline

What you can do right now

Encourage the people you serve to:

  • Read notices from the state of Oregon and follow the steps in the notice.
  • Keep their address, phone number, and other contact information up to date.
  • Respond when ODHS or OHA asks for information.
  • Check the rules for each benefit they receive.

What's changing

  • Work or activity rules
  • Eligibility changes for some noncitizens
  • Changes related to utility costs or energy assistance
  • Other eligibility and p​rogram cha​nges
SNAP work or activity rules More changes affect​ing ODHS

  • Work or activity rules
  • More frequ​​ent renewals
  • Eligibility changes for some people
  • Other changes to coverage and costs
Changes to Oregon Health PlanMore changes affec​ting OHA

Help topics

I need to help someone with...

Help someone understand eligibility, work, or activity rules and other SNAP requirements.

Help someone understand the changes to Oregon Health Plan eligibility, renewals, work, or activity rules and other requirements.

Help someone apply for benefits, renew benefits, report a change, upload documents or get help through the ONE Eligibility system.

Benefits Home (English)Benefits Ho​me (Español)

People can manage their medical, food, cash and child care benefits in several ways. They can get help online, by phone or in person at a local ODHS benefits office. Help is available in many languages.

Wait times at the ONE Customer Ser​vice Center may be longer than usual. Online and mobile options can be a faster way to get benefit information or make changes. People can use these secure options anytime, without waiting on the phone.

Visit benefits.oregon.gov​ to find options to:

  • Apply for or renew benefits
  • Update their address or phone number
  • Report a change
  • Upload documents
  • Read notices and messages
  • Get information about benefits

Use these toolkits an​d materials​ to help people learn all the ways they can get help. ​They include​ resources to help people create and use ONE Online accounts and get the Oregon ONE Mobile app.

Apply onlineCall 800-699-9075Find an office

Our Food Resources in Oregon​ page includes information on:

  • Help with groceries
  • Free food events at OD​HS offices
  • Programs for people 60+ or living with a disability
  • Materials for partners to print and share

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