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166 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 3: Individual information indicate they have a status that would allow them to be eligible for OHP Plus or OHP Bridge level benefits, are required to provide documentary evidence of their citizen or non-citizen status even if receiving SSDI, Medicare, or Title IV payments. Non-citizen SSI recipients are exempt from this requirement. For ERDC, effective May 1, 2024, children are no longer required to meet citizenship or noncitizen status requirements. Children may be eligible to receive ERDC benefits regardless of the child’s immigration status. Oregon Administrative Rule(s) 461-120-0110 — Citizenship and Noncitizen Status Requirements 414-175-0020 — General Eligibility Requirements 414-175-0021 — Citizenship and Noncitizen Status 461-120-0125 — Noncitizen Status Requirements Race, ethnicity, language and disability (REAL+D) ODHS|OHA applications have a place for individuals to self-report their racial and ethnic information. If the applicant has not answered these questions on the application, please cover this during the interview. Note: Some medical applicants are not required to have an interview. If there is no interview, and an OHA 7210 form is received, indicate “did not answer” for these questions if left blank. This is the only time this answer should be used. It is important that these questions are addressed as they are required from Oregon legislation. These questions are asked in an effort to ensure all participants received the highest quality of care, ensure the best services possible, and address health disparities. These questions do not impact eligibility. Individuals may change how they self-identify and the computer system needs to be reviewed and updated to reflect what participants report on the most recent application. Other resources RealD Response Matrix: This QRG provides information on the policy requirements surrounding the REAL+D demographic data. It also provides scripts for responding to common customer questions. Basis of need This applies specifically to OSIPM programs. OSIPM To be eligible for OSIPM, a person must be one of the following: • Blind at any age (AB), • Age 65 or over (OAA), or • An individual with a disability (AD). Note: Determine eligibility for OSIPM in the following order of priority: AB, OAA, AD. When OAA or AD individuals become blind, workers must verify an official determination of their blindness and update accordingly.