This office administers programs to increase the number of Oregonians and businesses with health insurance. The agency, originally created as the Insurance Pool Governing Board in 1987, was renamed in 2006.

Programs administered by the office include:

Family Health Insurance Assistance Program (FHIAP): This program helps uninsured, income-eligible Oregonians pay the monthly premium for private health insurance.

Agent Referral Program: The office connects business owners with health insurance agents (producers) in their community. Agents help businesses navigate the insurance system and find plans that meet the needs of owners and employees.

Education/presentations: The office trains insurance producers, employers, civic organizations and other community partners on a variety of state programs for uninsured Oregonians as well as changes in state insurance law.