Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Health Share is here for you.

Your benefits with Health Share include coverage for anything related to COVID-19, including the vaccine. You still have access to the state’s largest network of doctors and hospitals. You still have coverage for the care you need through the Oregon Health Plan, at no cost to you. If your doctor recommends testing or you need care or hospitalization for COVID-19, you are covered through Health Share.

The Health Share family of plans:

Vaccines

The COVID-19 vaccine is proven safe and effective. Every Oregonian age five and above and older is eligible to receive a vaccine. The vaccine is the safest and most effective way to protect you and your loved ones and return to normal life. The vaccine is free for everyone in Oregon. Here's a list of where you can get your COVID vaccine.

Transportation help

OHSU vaccination sites

People who get a first- or single-dose vaccine shot at an OHSU vaccination site will have a chance to get a $100 Fred Meyer or Safeway gift card. Cards will be given first-come, first-serve while supplies last at the following sites. (Ages 12 to 17 will get a card with permission from a parent or guardian.)

Pharmacies

You can make an appointment at these pharmacies. Appointment availability varies. Try a different time of day if you don’t see any slots.


Testing

If your doctor believes you need to be tested for the virus, no pre-authorization is required. There is a national shortage of tests, so your doctor may provide care instructions without recommending a test. Please follow your doctor’s instructions. Testing sites can be found here.

Prescriptions

We can extend your prescription for some medications to a 90-day supply. You can also refill your prescription early. Health Share gives you access to mail-order pharmacies so you can get your prescription medications delivered by mail directly to you. Contact your health plan to sign up.

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Providence

OHSU Health

  • You can get home delivery of your medications from OHSU Mail Order, call 503-346-3370
  • Early refills and a 90-day supply is available on certain medications; call OHSU PBM Services at 503-346-0400 for more information.

Kaiser Permanente

  • Call (800-548-9809) or visit Kaiser Permanente to login and refill your prescriptions

Legacy Health PacificSource

  • You can receive a one-time early refill for prescription drugs.
  • You can also have your regular medications sent to you free. To get started, register online at CareMark.com, use the mail order form, or call CVS Caremark Mail-Order Services toll-free: (866) 865-0696
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Medical Services

It's important to keep up with your child's health during COVID-19, and that pediatricians are open for children and using telemedicine for many health conditions and checkups.


Citizen/Alien Waived Emergency Medical (CAWEM) Coverage

If you have CAWEM and need testing for COVID-19 you’re covered. If you need to stay in the hospital because of COVID-19 you’re covered for that too. 

During the national COVID-19 emergency, OHP covers testing and treatment of COVID-19. This is true even if you don’t get care in an emergency room. OHP still covers you, even if you test negative for COVID-19.

Learn more by reading one of the OHA information sheets below. These are available in the following seven languages: