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84 Chapter 1: Introduction to the Oregon Programs Eligibility Notebook • Section 4: Glossary and acronyms (07/2026) Veteran Dental Program An OHP Dental only benefit, available to Oregon residents who do not qualify for full OHP Plus. To qualify, individuals must also have household income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and be a veteran as described in Oregon Revised Statute 408.225, except they may be discharged or released under honorable conditions or other conditions. As a condition of ongoing eligibility, discharge verification will be required in the form of a soft pend RFI (30 days). VA Veterans’ Affairs A federal agency that provides healthcare services and non-healthcare benefits (disability compensation, vocational rehabilitation, education assistance, home loans, life insurance, burial/memorial benefits) to veterans and their family members. VEC Virtual Eligibility Center A single, connected center that includes workers in different offices/ geographic areas that have a shared workload. Vested To be fully and unconditionally guaranteed as a legal right, benefit, or privilege. VHA Veteran Health Administration The Veterans Health Administration is the largest health care system in the United States. It provides a wide range of services to veterans in numerous health care facilities, VA Medical Centers and outpatient sites. VLP Verify Lawful Presence An Integrated ONE interface that determines in real-time the status of a non-citizen applicants lawful presence in the United States for applicants requesting Medical assistance. Medical programs must be present for all other programs to use data provided by VLP. WIA Workforce Investment Act The Workforce Investment Act is a program that enhances the workforce, minimizes welfare dependency, and enhances productivity and competitiveness. WIC Women, Infants and Children WIC is a supplemental nutrition, education, and health referral program for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum individuals, and children under the age of 5. Work Share Oregon's Work Share program seeks to prevent layoffs by enabling employers to enter into a voluntary agreement with the Oregon Employment Department (OED) to temporarily reduce employee hours and wages and supplement those wages with partial unemployment benefits. WP Worker portal Worker Portal is the worker or staff facing side of the ONE system. It will help staff complete intake on new applications, determine financial eligibility and benefit amounts, manage benefits, and process case changes. It will also support functions such as scheduling appointments, task management, and document management. WSIT JOBS Child Care Situation DHR legacy screen for JOBS Child Care Situation. Used for historical purposes and to issue or correct past month’s JCCB forms. Not to be used for child care requests made on or after July 1, 2023.