United Way's mission to increase access to health care for Lane County's uninsured residents is well served by the Oregon Health Plan's Healthy Kids program. Depending on family income, children may be eligible for free or low-cost health coverage for doctor visits, dental care, vision, medicines and more through the Healthy Kids program. Healthy Kids covers all essential health care needs for children including:
- Medical, dental and vision care
- Regular checkups and preventive care
- Prescription medications and medical equipment
- Mental health and chemical dependency services
Eligibility: For a child to qualify for Healthy Kids they must be 18 years of age or younger, must be a legal resident of Oregon, and their household income cannot exceed 300% of the Federal Poverty Line (about $66,000 for a family of four).
To see more details on whether you qualify, go the to the Healthy Kids website: www.oregonhealthykids.gov
Other questions: Contact Kellie DeVore at United Way of Lane County - kdevore@unitedwaylane.org or 541-741-6000 ext. 131.
