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Intercommunity Health Network Cco

Community Resource

Serves: Service area varies

About this resource

Climate Support is a service under health-related social needs (HRSN) offered by the Oregon Health Plan, designed to assist individuals in staying safe during climate-related events. The devices that are covered must be used in the member's home or primary residence and may consist of: -Air conditioners, heaters, and air filters for maintaining healthy air quality and temperatures -Mini refrigerators to store medications at a safe temperature during power outages -Portable power sources to keep medical equipment like ventilators operational during outages. Members are eligible to receive HRSN climate services only once in their lifetime.

Intake Procedure: Contact via phone, email, fax, or visit the website for further details.

Fees: None

Who can use this

  • Members of IHN CCO must meet the following criteria: -Have a qualifying living situation for HRSN services -Possess a health condition that complicates or endangers them during climate events -Reside in a location with electricity -Be capable of using the device safely. For air conditioners or air filters: -Must not already own one -Have received medical assistance currently or within the last 12 months from OHA, ODHS, or Medicare -Be at risk for heat-related illnesses due to being 65 years or older, a medically fragile child, or having a medical condition exacerbated by heat or smoke.

Documents you may need

  • Medicaid ID, HRSN Request Form for Climate-Related Device Request

Don't have these? Contact the organization—they may be able to help.

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