Apply/Renew

More Frequent Renewals for
Oregon Health Plan (OHP)

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What you need to know

New federal rules will soon require more frequent renewals for OHP.

  • Most adults from age 19 through 64 will need to renew every six months.
  • Everyone else will renew once a year. This will include children and adults age 65 and over.

Six-month renewals will not apply if:

  • You are American Indian/Alaska Native
  • You have Medicare or have OHP based on a disability.
  • You are on OHP Bridge. OHP Bridge renews once a year.

The federal government has not shared all the details about the new rules, such as when more frequent renewals need to start in Oregon. Please check for updates or learn more at: OHP.Oregon.gov/HR1.

When will this start?

OHP is waiting for more federal guidance about when this change will take effect. We expect the change to 6-month or annual renewals will start sometime in late 2027.

Until this change starts:

  • Most OHP members still renew every two years.
  • Young children do not need to renew until their sixth (6) birthday.

We will contact you when it is time for you to renew. It is important to report changes to your address, email, or phone number so we can reach you when it is time to renew.

To renew benefits or report changes, call the ONE Customer Service Center at 800-699-9075 (relay calls welcome). You can get help in many languages.

Changes between renewals

Currently, OHP members can keep coverage between renewals even if some things change on their application, like an income increase or a new job. This meant people with variable incomes did not lose OHP due to a temporary income increase. These protections are ending due to federal changes.

After the change:

  • Adults with OHP may lose benefits sooner if they report a change that means they no longer qualify, like an increase in income.
  • Children will still keep OHP for one year, even if there are certain changes between renewals.
  • People who are pregnant will continue to keep OHP for one year after the pregnancy ends.