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Moving to or from Oregon with Medicaid

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
Processingup to 45 days

Common questions

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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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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