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Medical Benefits
   Medical Debt on OHP? This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Do you have MEDICAL DEBT from when you were on the Oregon Health Plan (OHP)? If so, we may be able to help you.
By: Oregon Law Center

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   Medicare (Separate Website)
Overview of the Medicare program, with additional information about all aspects of the program.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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   Medicare Interactive (Separate Website)
Free interactive online resource to help people with Medicare, caregivers, and health care professionals stay current on changes to Medicare due to health reform.
By: Medicare Rights Center
  
   
   Medicare Part D (Separate Website)
Link to Medicare website page regarding Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D).
  
   
   Need Help Finding Health Resources? (Separate Website)
Oregon Health Connect can assist Oregonians who may not know which health program or service best fits their needs. Links and information about health care reform, how health insurance in Oregon works, health care services, health clinics, and insurance options. Toll-free number: 1-855-999-321.
By: Oregon Health Authority and the Dept. of Consumer Resources

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   Oregon Health Plan - Information
Do you need health care? Do you have a disability and no health insurance? Information about the Oregon Health Plan (OHP).
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   Oregon Health Plan: Citizenship and Identity Verification
U.S. citizens and many non-citizens can get OHP benefits.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
 
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   Oregon Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Separate Website)
The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman investigates and resolves complaints made by or on behalf of residents of nursing facilities, adult foster care homes, residential care facilities, or assisted living facilities.
By: State of Oregon

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   Oregon SafeNet (Separate Website)
Oregon SafeNet links low-income Oregon residents with health services, including routine & urgent medical care; immunizations; well-child care; pregnancy tests & prenatal care; and urgent and routine dental care. Call 1-800-SAFENET (1-800-723-3638).
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   Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) (Separate Website)
SHIBA volunteers help Medicare beneficiaries understand their rights and options in insurance, so that they can make informed choices.
By: State of Oregon - Consumer and Business Services Department
  
   
   The Oregon Health Plan (Separate Website)
The Oregon Health Plan provides health coverage to eligible low-income Oregonians. Find out about this program and how to apply.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
  
   
   Your Right to Make Health Care Decisions
Information from the Oregon Health Plan Client Handbook about your right to make health care decisions, including the use of advanced directives.
By: Division of Medical Assistance Programs
  
   
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Other Benefits & Getting Through the Maze of Welfare
Assistance with Utilities - (2)
Self-Advocacy - (6)
  Assistance with Utilities
 
   Keeping Utilities Going in Households with Persons Needing Ongoing Medical Care (Separate Website)
Does someone in your household require ongoing medical care? Are you worried your electric, natural gas or telephone service might be disconnected? If you are, you should know that Oregon's regulated utilities offer a program to allow special payment arrangements to avoid having your telephone, electric and gas service from being shut off if you fall behind on paying your bills. If you have questions about this program, call the Oregon Public Utility Commission, Consumer Section at 1-800-522-2404.
  
   
   Oregon Telephone Assistance Program (OTAP) (Separate Website)
Information on a program for low-income individuals receiving certain forms of public assistance.
  
   
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  Self-Advocacy
 
   Self Advocacy - How to Get Through the Maze of Welfare
This pamphlet gives helpful tips for dealing with all Oregon welfare programs.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
 
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   Governor's Advocacy Office (Ombudsman) (Separate Website)
The Governor's Advocacy Office at the Department of Human Services is part of the Department's Director's Office and serves as the Ombudsman for the Department's programs and services. The Children's Ombudsman is also located in this office.
By: State of Oregon Department of Human Services

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   How to Write an Affidavit This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
An affidavit is a written statement that is notarized. If you need to provide a written statement from someone with personal knowledge about what you are trying to prove, and this person cannot testify in person, you can use an affidavit. Includes instructions, sample and blank affidavit form.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
 
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   Legal Aid Offices in Oregon (Separate Website)
Find the legal services provider for your county.
By: Legal Services

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   Need a Lawyer in Oregon? (Separate Website)
You can contact the Oregon State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service for help in finding a lawyer in your area. Includes the "Modest Means" program.
By: Oregon State Bar - Lawyer Referral Service

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   Need Help Finding Health Resources? (Separate Website)
Oregon Health Connect can assist Oregonians who may not know which health program or service best fits their needs. Links and information about health care reform, how health insurance in Oregon works, health care services, health clinics, and insurance options. Toll-free number: 1-855-999-321.
By: Oregon Health Authority and the Dept. of Consumer Resources

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