
Oregon Health Plan (OHP) helps members stay healthy at home during extreme weather
Type: General
Solution Areas: Adaptation & Resilience Public-health
Home changes for health are a health-related social needs (HRSN) benefit. They are devices to help keep members who qualify health in their homes during extreme weather. These include:
- Air conditioners, heaters, and air filters to provide clean air and healthy temperatures
- Mini fridges to keep medication cold during a power outage
- Portable power supplies to operate medical devices like ventilators during a power outage
This is an innovative program designed to help protect some of the most vulnerable Oregonians. Check it out HERE.