Skip to content
How-to · Health care

Apply for in-home care help (OPI, OPI-M or Medicaid)

Learn about Medicaid, OPI and OPI-M home care payment programs and apply through your local Area Agency on Aging or ODHS office.

Steps

4 steps
  1. Learn which programs fitStart by learning about the programs you might qualify for, then apply.
  2. For Medicaid long-term servicesOlder adults and people with physical disabilities contact an Area Agency on Aging or APD office.
  3. For Oregon Project Independence (OPI)OPI has no income or asset limits. You pay part of the cost on a sliding scale.
  4. Ask about OPI-M if income is limitedOPI-M covers the full cost of services for people who qualify.
Some areas have a waiting list for OPI.

More health care how-tos

  • How-to

    Apply for iCanConnect deafblind communication equipment

    Health care
    1. Get the 2026 Oregon applicationUse the fillable English 2026 form on the Oregon iCanConnect page. A Word version is also listed.
    2. Fill out sections 2 to 5Personal data, program goals, income eligibility and your signed attestation. Someone else may fill it in for you.
    3. Show your income is under the limitSend proof you are in a qualifying federal program such as Medicaid or SSI, or proof of all household income.
    + 2 more steps in the full guide
    BringProof of qualifying benefits or incomeProfessional's disability attestationIEP or Social Security letter
    Access Technologies, Inc. (iCanConnect Oregon)503-361-1201
    Full guideOfficial page
  • How-to

    Apply for OHP Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs

    Health care
    1. Check that you meet both rulesAges 19 to 21, a qualifying health need that began before age 19, and income up to 205% of the federal poverty level.
    2. Apply for OHP onlineUse the Oregon ONE website. You can apply any time.
    3. Answer the special health needs questionsYoung adults complete a short set of questions in the OHP application to qualify.
    + 1 more step in the full guide
    CostEarly and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) is at no cost
    Oregon Health Authority (Oregon Health Plan)800-699-9075
    Full guideOfficial page
  • How-to

    Apply for the Oregon Health Plan (OHP)

    Health care
    1. Check if you qualifyOHP's online tool shows whether you qualify for OHP or other health coverage and which application fits your household.
    2. Gather your informationYou need details for you and each household member who wants benefits, such as birth dates, Social Security numbers and income.
    3. Apply online at ONE.Oregon.govClick Apply Now. You need a ONE account, so create one if you do not have one.
    + 2 more steps in the full guide
    BringSocial Security numbers, if anyProof of immigration statusHousehold income and tax deductionsOther health coverage detailsA valid mailing address
    CostCovered care is at no cost to members
    Oregon Health Authority800-699-9075
    Full guideOfficial page