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Oregon Medicaid: 2026 Income Limits and Moving In or Out

Moving TO Oregon

Oregon Health Plan (OHP) (Oregon's Medicaid program) does not accept transferred cases from other states: every new Oregon resident applies fresh through Oregon Health Authority. There is no waiting period tied to how recently you arrived — eligibility is decided on Oregon's own income and household rules from the day you become a resident.

Leaving Oregon

Leaving Oregon ends your Oregon Health Plan (OHP) (Oregon's Medicaid program) case — no state will take it over. Close the case with Oregon Health Authority effective your move month, then apply in your destination state immediately after arriving.

Official agency: Oregon Health Authority ↗ (application page)

Oregon Medicaid at a glance

Program nameOregon Health Plan (OHP)
ACA Medicaid expansionYes — adults covered on income
Adult income limit138% of the federal poverty level
ProcessingAgency-stated: decisions may take up to 45 calendar days after a completed application, longer for disability determinations (90 days if a disability decision is needed)

Oregon Medicaid income limits for adults (2026)

Oregon expanded Medicaid under the ACA, so adults with income up to 138% of the federal poverty level can qualify without fitting a category such as disability or pregnancy. Federal law (Public Law 119-21) adds a work condition for most of these adults from January 1, 2027 (earlier in some states, and later only in a state granted an extension, which cannot run past 2028): they must show 80 hours a month of work, school, job training, or community service, unless they are exempt (for example, parents of a child 13 or under, pregnant people, and people with a disability). New applicants may have to show it for 1 to 3 consecutive months immediately preceding the month they apply.

Household sizeMonthly income limitYearly income limit
1 person$1,836$22,025
2 people$2,489$29,864
3 people$3,142$37,702
4 people$3,795$45,540
5 people$4,449$53,379
6 people$5,102$61,217
7 people$5,755$69,056
8 people$6,408$76,894
Each additional person+$654+$7,839

Federal source: HHS 2026 Poverty Guidelines (91 FR 1797) (published 2026-01-15)

How to apply for Medicaid in Oregon

Apply with Oregon Health Authority online at oregon.gov, which runs the program as Oregon Health Plan (OHP). Go to the official application page ↗

Processing time: Agency-stated: decisions may take up to 45 calendar days after a completed application, longer for disability determinations (90 days if a disability decision is needed).

Moving with more than one benefit? The relocation checklist orders every step for your move.

Common questions

What is the Medicaid income limit in Oregon for 2026?

For adults, 138% of the federal poverty level: about $1,836 a month for one person and $3,795 a month for a family of four in 2026. Children, pregnant people, and people 65+ or with a disability have separate limits.

Can I keep Oregon Medicaid if I move to another state?

No. Medicaid covers residents only, so Oregon coverage ends once you live elsewhere. Report the move to Oregon Health Authority and apply in your new state right away; eligibility there is decided on that state's own rules.

How do I apply for Medicaid in Oregon?

Apply with Oregon Health Authority online at oregon.gov, which runs the program as Oregon Health Plan (OHP). Processing time: agency-stated: decisions may take up to 45 calendar days after a completed application, longer for disability determinations (90 days if a disability decision is needed).

Who runs Medicaid in Oregon?

Oregon Health Authority, which runs the program as Oregon Health Plan (OHP). The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does Oregon make new residents wait for Medicaid?

No state may impose a residency waiting period for Medicaid. You apply as soon as you live in Oregon; eligibility is decided on Oregon's own rules.

Where do I report that I'm leaving Oregon?

Report a permanent change of mailing address or residence within 10 days of the change — online at ONE.Oregon.gov, by phone at 800-699-9075, or by mailing/faxing the Address Change Form (temporary trips out of state do not need to be reported).

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Terms on this page: Federal poverty level (FPL) · Medicaid expansion · Retroactive Medicaid coverage

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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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