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| Oregon Safenet |
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- Oregon Safenet
Helps Oregonians find health care and other public services. Provides information about eligibility for Oregon Health Plan.
1-800-723-3638
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- Oregon Medical Insurance Pool (OMIP)
1-800-848-7280
Covers adults and children who are unable to obtain medical insurance because of health conditions. Click "resources" for links to other health Web sites, including sites for specific diseases.
- Office of Private Health Partnerships
1-800-542-3104 Toll-free in Oregon
Designs low-cost plans for small businesses; trains health insurance agents on state programs for the uninsured and changes in Oregon insurance law; operates referral program to connect businesses and individuals with insurance agents in their communities.
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- AARP
1-888-687-2277
An advocacy organization comprising 35 million members. AARP focuses on issues affecting men and women aged 50 and older. Go to www.aarp.org to find many publications and other resources on health topics, including Medicare and other health insurance. Contact AARP at the number listed above or write to AARP, 601 E Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20049.
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- Migrant Clinics in Oregon
Federally subsidized clinics that provide low-cost care (based on income) to migrants and non-migrants.
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- Oregon Prescription Drug Program
1-888-411-6737
Discount drug card available to Oregonians who don't have prescription drug insurance and to Medicare Part D beneficiaries who reach the coverage gap. - Together Rx Access
1-800-444-4106
Discount drug card for income-eligible people who don't have prescription drug insurance.
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- Governor's Office Citizen Representative
1-503-378-4582
- The Office for Health Plan Policy and Research
1-503-378-2422
- Dental
The Oregon Dental Association list of “community access” dental programs.
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
1-800-358-9295
An agency of the Federal Government. This Web site has more information and tools to help you evaluate health plans, as well as many consumer publications on various health topics. Most of the consumer materials are available in English and Spanish. Call the AHRQ Clearinghouse at the number listed above to order free copies of publications.
- America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
1-202-778-3200
A national association that represents health insurance plans providing medical, long-term care, disability income, dental, supplemental, stop-loss, and reinsurance to more than 200 million Americans. Go to www.ahip.org and select “Consumer Information,” where you can access many consumer guides on health insurance and link directly to companies that provide health insurance coverage. Contact AHIP at the number listed above or write to AHIP, 601 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20004.
- Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
1-630-792-5000
Evaluates and accredits health care organizations and programs, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other health care facilities, as well as health plans, managed care entities, and other insurers. Call them at the number listed above or write to JCAHO, One Renaissance Boulevard, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.
- National Committee for Quality Assurance
1-202-955-3500
A group that develops quality standards, performance measures, and recognition programs for organizations and individuals, including health plans, medical groups, physician networks, and individual physicians.
- Utilization Review Accreditation Commission
1-202-216-9010
A group that accredits PPOs and other managed care networks. Write them at URAC, 1220 L Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20005.
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