Lane County Senior Network » OHP, Medicare, Medicaid http://lanecountyseniornetwork.com this is the tagline Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:35:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 OHP, Medicare, Medicaid http://lanecountyseniornetwork.com/index.php/ohp-medicare-medicaid/ http://lanecountyseniornetwork.com/index.php/ohp-medicare-medicaid/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:02:24 +0000 admin http://lanecountyseniornetwork.com/?p=532 Oregon Health Plan OHP Information for Applicants
You will find eligibility and application information about the OHP Programs that DHS (Department of Human Services) provides, as well as links to other health resource information, by clicking on this link to the main government site, or by following any of the selected links below. • Are you eligible?
• How to apply
• For more information
• Other resources The Oregon Helps website can tell you whether your family might be able to get help from various state and federal assistance programs, including the Oregon Health Plan. This online calculator is only a general guideline. If you have any questions about how to apply for the Oregon Health Plan, contact the OHP Application Center at 800-359-9517 or your local DHS branch office. Medicare for Seniors How to get Medicare Benefits
If you already get get Social Security benefits, you will not need to do anything to apply for Medicare. You will automatically be enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B effective the month you are 65. For example, if your 65th birthday is February 20, 2001, your Medicare effective date would be February 1, 2001. (Note: if your birthday is on the 1st day of any month, Medicare Part A and Part B will be effective on the 1st day of the prior month. For example, if your 65th birthday is February 1, 2001, your Medicare effective date would be January 1st, 2001.) Your Medicare card will be mailed to you about 3 months before your 65th birthday. If you do not want Medicare Part B, follow the instructions that come with the card. For complete information on enrollment see the Initial Enrollment Package section of Medicare.gov If you want to apply for both Social Security Retirement Benefits and Medicare, you should apply 3 months before the month you turn 65. This is the beginning of your 7 month Initial Enrollment Period. If you wait until you are 65, or in the last 3 months of your Initial Enrollment Period, your Medicare Part B coverage start date will be delayed.To apply, you can call or visit your local Social Security office or call Social Security at 800-772-1213. You can apply online if you meet certain rules. To apply online, visit www.socialsecurity.gov. You must answer a series of questions that will tell you if you can apply online. For example, you must be at least 61 years and 9 months old; plan to start receiving Social Security retirement benefits within the next 4 months, live in the United States or one of its territories/commonwealths; agree to get your Social Security benefits by direct deposit to your bank or other financial institution. You must answer some other questions as well. If you do not get Social Security Benefits and you only want to apply for Medicare, you can apply by calling or visiting your local Social Security office, or by calling Social Security at 800-772-1213. You should apply three months before the month you turn 65. This is the beginning of your 7 month Initial Enrollment Period. If you wait until you are 65, or in the last 3 months of your Initial Enrollment Period, your Medicare Part B coverage start date will be delayed. You currently cannot apply for Medicare only, by using the internet online. Click here to get your Medicare questions answered. Medicaid Benefits Oregon Medicaid benefits can help pay for a wide range of medical services such as doctor’s visits, prescription drugs and other medically necessary services and supplies. Once you are eligible for OSIPM (Oregon Supplemental Income Program Medicaid) you may also be eligible for services such as in-home care, adult foster homes, residential care, assisted living, nursing home care and cash for special needs. The program provides medical benefits to:

• People with disabilities (physical or mental disabilities).

• Those who are legally blind.

• Those older than age 65.

To apply for these benefits, please contact the local office in your area. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ]]> http://lanecountyseniornetwork.com/index.php/ohp-medicare-medicaid/feed/ 0