Oregon OHP members can get rent, food, and climate help through HRSN!
If you work with OHP members or know someone on Oregon Health Plan, this is worth knowing.
Oregon's HRSN program (Health-Related Social Needs) covers three categories of benefits at no cost to eligible members:
Housing
- Rent assistance (3–6 months including back rent, once every 3 years)
- Utility help (up to 6 months including overdue bills)
- Storage fees, moving costs, housing deposits
- Home modifications (ramps, grab bars) for medical reasons
Nutrition
- Medically Tailored Meals with delivery
- Nutrition education
- Pantry stocking and a fruit & vegetable benefit (rolling out June 2026)
Climate
- Air conditioners, heaters, air filtration devices
- Portable power supplies for people who rely on medical devices
Who qualifies?
You must be a current OHP member AND be in at least one life transition and recently released from incarceration, leaving a mental health facility, in the child welfare system, transitioning to dual eligibility (Medicaid + Medicare), at risk of homelessness, or a young adult 19–26 with special health needs.
The eligibility criteria are narrower than most people expect, but a lot of people who do qualify never get screened. If you're a social worker, CHW, or work at a CBO and it's worth adding HRSN screening to your intake process.