Health-Related Social Needs Program

Oregon's Health Related Social Needs Program

Health-related social needs (HRSNs) are social and economic needs that affect your ability to maintain health and well-being. Only certain health conditions and situations qualify. The OHP Open Card members can contact 888-834-4304 for help finding out if they can get services.

This includes:

• Housing benefits, like help with rent and utility payments, home changes for health or safety, and tenant supports.
• Nutrition benefits, like nutrition education, pantry stocking, fruit and vegetable, and medically tailored meals for serious health conditions.
• For more information, please visit OHP’s HRSN web site.

Please note:

• Not all OHP Open Card members qualify for HRSN. Due to federal requirements, to qualify for HRSN benefits you must have specific health, living, and financial conditions. Go to this webpage if you want to see if you qualify for housing benefits and this webpage to see if you qualify for nutrition benefits.
• HRSN housing benefits aren’t meant for emergencies. It takes time to approve and receive HRSN housing benefits. Times can vary by service and provider. If you’re facing imminent eviction, you should contact your regional Community Action Agency (CAA).
• HRSN rent and utility assistance is a one-time benefit per household. If you or someone in your household has already received this benefit, you are not eligible for additional rent and utility assistance.