Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN)

Are you an Oregon Health Plan (OHP) member facing life challenges or transitions?

You may be eligible for services to help stay healthy during times of greater need. These interventions have been found to improve health outcomes and health inequities and decrease health care costs. Health-related social needs (HRSNs) are social and economic needs that affect your ability to maintain health and well-being.

There are several ways to apply for HRSN:

Who qualifies for these services?

To qualify, OHP members must be in at least one of these life transitions. Additional criteria also applies for each type of HRSN service.

• Release from incarceration in the past 12 months
• Discharge from an Institution for Mental Disease (IMD) in the past 12 months
• Current or past involvement in the Oregon child welfare system
• Transitioning from Medicaid-only to dual eligibility (Medicaid and Medicare) status within the next three months or past nine months
• Being homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. 

Climate Supports (available March 1, 2024)

• Payment for devices that maintain healthy temperatures and clean air, including air conditioners, heaters and air filters
• Mini refrigerators to keep medications cold during a power outage
• Portable power supplies to keep medical devices running during a power outage ​

Housing Supports (available November 1, 2024)

• Rental assistance or temporary housing (e.g., rental payments, deposits, utility assistance) for up to 6 months
• Home modifications (e.g., ramps, handrails, environmental remediation)
• Pre-tenancy and tenancy support services (e.g., housing application, moving support, eviction prevention)
• Housing-focused navigation and/or case manager

Nutrition Supports (available January 1, 2025)

• Links to community-based food resources (e.g., application support for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
• Nutrition and cooking education
• Fruit and vegetable prescriptions (for up to 6 months, also known as VeggieRX) and healthy food boxes/meals
• Medically tailored meal delivery

Ready to apply?

There are several ways to apply for HRSN:

• If you are a member of any of the following CCOs, complete the Assistance Request Form.
  • Health Share
• If you are a member of a CCO not listed, or unsure of your CCO, call 503-468-5375 or email [email protected].