Extreme Weather Support Is Available for Qualified Medicaid Members July 10, 2025 From heat waves to snowstorms or freezing rain, extreme weather can have a major impact on your health. To reduce the health risks posed by severe weather, Oregon Health Authority offers climate support services to qualified Medicaid members on the Oregon Health Plan — including InterCommunity Health Network CCO members — to help ensure their safety and well-being. Supports Include Portable heaters to provide warmth during cold spells, preventing health issues related to low and freezing temperatures. Portable power supplies to keep medical devices such as ventilators operational during power outages, ensuring continuous medical support. Mini refrigeration units to store medications that require refrigeration, ensuring they remain effective. Air conditioners to combat heat-related illnesses during scorching summer months. Air filtration devices to protect against the harmful effects of wildfire smoke, ensuring clean, breathable air. Who Qualifies for Climate Support Climate support is a health-related social needs service, and Oregon’s 1115 Medicaid waiver allows Oregon Health Plan to cover this service for eligible members facing certain life circumstances. IHN-CCO members may be eligible for extreme weather support if they have a health condition that makes climate events challenging or dangerous, live in a place with electricity and can use the device safely. How to Request Services To learn more about climate support and eligibility, IHN-CCO members may call the 211info Coordination Center at 503-468-5375 (TTY 866-698-6155 or 711), or email [email protected]. Open-card members may call 888-834-4304, or email [email protected]. Find more information about this program at Oregon.gov climate support and IHN-CCO’s Health Related Social Needs web page. Learn more about the new Samaritan InterCommunity Health Clinic in Albany.
