Information for Individuals
Who Is Eligible for an AC Unit?
People who are eligible:
- Do not have a cooling device, and
- Qualify for medical assistance through OHA, Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) or Medicare, or have received these services in the past 12 months, and
- Are at risk for heat-related illness. This includes:
- People age 65 years or older; or
- Medically fragile children; or
- People with a disability or health condition that makes them vulnerable to heat events. These include diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, obesity, or a respiratory disease.
Who Is Eligible for an Air Filtration Device?
People who are eligible:
- Do not have an air filtration device, and
- Live in Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, East Lane, Klamath or Lake County, and
- Qualify for medical assistance through OHA, ODHS or Medicare, or have received these services in the past 12 months, and
- Are at risk for health issues due to wildfire smoke. This includes:
- People age 65 years or older; or
- Medically fragile children; or
- People with a disability or health condition that makes them vulnerable to wildfire smoke. These include diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, obesity, or a respiratory disease.
How Do I Apply to Get an Air Conditioner or Air Filtration Device?
There is no application process. If you receive supports from the ODHS Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) or
Office of Aging and People with Disabilities (APD), ODHS will contact you if:
- You qualify for an AC unit or air filtration device, and
- One is available.
Are There Other Resources for AC Units or Air Filtration Devices?
Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members who do not get supports from APD or ODDS can
contact their coordinated care organization (CCO). The CCO may be able to provide an AC unit or air filtration device as a
flexible service.
Some cities and counties, such as City of Portland and Multnomah County, have programs with limited supply. Check with your city or county to see if they have any programs.
Questions?
To see more information about the program, view our
Frequently Asked Questions.
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For complaints about the program, use OHP's online form.
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For questions about the program, call OHP Client Services at 800-273-0557.