Medical Help
Have questions about where to go for help with a medical issue?
Call 1-800-723-3638 (SAFENET) or check out our Resource Directory to find medical help.
Oregon Health Plan Assistance
Call Oregon SafeNet if you want to talk to someone about the Oregon Health Plan. We will help answer basic questions or direct you to where you can get your questions answered. Or you can find information online on the Oregon State websiteabout eligibility and how to apply.
New OHP Standard reservation list now open for low-income adults
Oregon Health Plan Standard
provides health care coverage for Oregon residents with limited income who are ages 19 through 64, not pregnant, and not receiving Medicare. People interested in applying for these benefits must place their names on a reservation list. DHS will randomly select names from the list on a regular basis and mail applications to these people.
Get on the reservation list by following one of these easy steps:
Sign up online at www.oregon.gov/DHS/open/
Mail or fax a request to DHS. Forms are available at most DHS offices and health facilities
Call 1-800-699-9075 Monday - Friday, 7am-6pm
Adult Immunizations - Vaccines are for adults, too!
Every year, an average of 50,000 US adults die of vaccine-preventable diseases. Many more get preventable diseases and risk hospitalizations, high medical costs, use of sick leave, and may spread sickness to loved ones. In fact, did you know that there’s a new vaccine called Tdap for adults and teens that will help prevent the spread of whooping cough to babies and others who are most vulnerable?
Call SAFENET to get information about:
- Medical clinics
- Dental clinics
- Vision
- Immunizations
- Health information and support
- Hospitals
- Prescription Assistance
- Mental health
- Alcohol and drug programs
- And more…….
or check the
Resource Directory
Download a chart that lists all the adult vaccinations. It’s easy to be up-to-date! Check with your doctor’s office or contact SafeNet for the location of a local health department or community clinic.
Finding affordable prescriptions
Here are some links to find programs that may be of help. Just click on the link for more information.
- NeedyMeds a nonprofit dedicated to providing low cost medications to those who need them.
- Oregon Prescription Drug Program. Now available to all Oregonians -- enroll online to receive savings up to 60%
- Partnership for Prescription Assistance. Help for low income Oregon residents in finding medication assistance.
More Health Information
- MedlinePlus is a goldmine of good health information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine.