Oregon Benefits
Food Stamps (SNAP)
Food Stamps is Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for low-income families in Oregon. The program transfers its benefits through an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card.
LIHEAP
Oregon LIHEAP provides financial assistance to low-income families in Oregon so that they can meet their home energy expense. The qualified households will receive assistance with bill payment, weatherization, and case management.
Medicaid
The Oregon Health Plan is federal and state funded health care coverage program, mainly used by low-income families who are in need to quality health care services. This program is administered by Oregon Health Authority which also created similar programs for specific social groups like uninsured children (CHIP) or senior citizens (OHP Plus).
SSDI
Residents in Oregon who meet the eligibility criteria can claim Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. This financial assistance is for those unable to work due to a disability.
TANF
Oregon's TANF Cash Benefits Program is more than just a financial safety net—it includes employment support to help recipients become self-sufficient. Through job training, education, and job placement services, the program aims to empower individuals to find stable employment and achieve long-term economic stability.
TEFAP
Oregon's TEFAP, funded by the USDA, provides food assistance to individuals and families in need, delivering nutritious food through local food banks and pantries. This program is key to Oregon's strategy to ensure food security and support the nutritional wellbeing of its communities.
Unemployment
Unemployment insurance benefits in Oregon provide temporary financial relief to unemployed residents of Oregon during the period of unemployment. In order to receive these benefits, applicants should not be unemployed through a fault of their own. You can file an application online in order to receive unemployment benefits in the state of Oregon if you have worked past 12-18 months in the state and have earned minimum wages. While receiving the benefits, you should actively search for new employment.
Veterans Disability
Oregon provides Veterans Disability Benefits to veterans who have been injured or developed a medical condition during their active military service. This compensation is part of a wide benefits package designed to show gratitude for their service. In addition to disability benefits, Oregon veterans have access to VA pensions, Dependents and Survivor Benefits, VA life insurance, VA home loans, and much more.
WAP
The Oregon weatherization assistance program (WAP), is a federally sponsored program that helps low-income families in the state to reduce their energy costs by implementing energy efficiency measures. By implementing these energy efficiency measures individuals are able to reduce the amount of money spent on fuel and other forms of energy, this helps to reduce the proportion of income spent on energy related utility bills.
WIC
Oregon WIC is Special Supplemental Nutrition program for women, infants, and children living in Oregon and facing nutrition risk, whether diet risk or medical risk.