Oregonians who do not have affordable health insurance through their employer or through an Oregon health plan may be eligible for financial assistance through insurance. [123rf.com]
Those who do not have affordable health insurance through their employer or through public programs such as Oregon Health Insurance can often obtain health insurance with financial assistance.
Sunday, January 15th is the last day for open enrollment on the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace. oregonhealthcare.gov.
On this website, people can preview insurance plans for 2023, find out where to get free local support from insurance experts, and see if the insurance offered by their employer is considered affordable. You can check If work-based health insurance is not considered affordable, you may be eligible for financial assistance.
The website includes information about both the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace and the Oregon Health Plan, and you can start applying for either.
Chiki Flowers, Director of Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace, said in a press release: “Health insurance is essential to protect both your health and your financial future, and he is one of the most valuable purchases.”
More than 138,000 people have enrolled in 2023 health insurance since voluntary coverage began on November 1, 2022. Over 80% of Oregonians who applied for financial assistance were found eligible. According to the Oregon Department of Health, these savings will reduce your monthly premium for health insurance.
