What is CHCP?
Kaiser Permanente in Oregon offers subsidized health coverage through the Community Health Coverage Program (CHCP) to adults and children who don’t have access to any other public or private health care coverage.
People must apply for CHCP through our community partner, Project Access NOW. For assistance, applicants may visit projectaccessnow.org or call 971-205-7676.
Program enrollees don’t have to pay monthly plan premiums, copays, or out-of-pocket costs for most covered services received at Kaiser Permanente facilities.
Who is eligible?
You may qualify if you meet these requirements:
- The primary applicant must work with Project Access NOW to complete and submit the CHCP application for subsidy.
- Live in one of these counties: Clackamas, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington, or Yamhill.
- Live in a household with an income up to 400% of the federal poverty level.
- Not eligible for other public or private health coverage such as, but not limited to, Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid), Oregon Health Plan Bridge, Medicare, an affordable job-based health plan, or financial help through the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace.
- In most cases, child dependents must be younger than 26.
- Individuals over 21 are eligible to receive the CHCP subsidy for a maximum of 3 years in a row. Eligible dependents can continue to receive the subsidy until they turn 21, no matter how long they’ve been in the program.
- The CHCP subsidy is available as a one-time resource, and all members must reapply annually. Members who do not reapply in consecutive years will lose future eligibility.
Covered care
CHCP provides primary and specialty care, including:
- Medical office visits (primary and specialty care)
- Emergency care
- Hospitalization
- Prescriptions
- Laboratory tests
- X-rays and other tests
- Vaccinations at no charge
- Vision care and pediatric vision hardware
- Hearing care and pediatric and adult hearing hardware
- Mental health care
- Dental care
Reapply online
Current CHCP members can reapply online in a few easy steps. Click the button to get started. You will need the primary member’s Medical Record Number (MRN) and Date of Birth to confirm your eligibility to reapply for the CHCP subsidy. Reapplication for existing CHCP members is due by October 1, 2026.
Need CHCP Primary Member’s Medical Record Number?
- Listed on the primary member’s KP membership card
- Listed in CHCP Reapplication materials which were sent by U.S. mail in early August 2026
- You can also call Project Access NOW at 971-205-7676.