Who Are We?

The Medicaid Unit operates under Health Department Objective 2.1 A: Assure 100% access to needed health care.

Our Mission is to assist our community to access and retain health coverage through state and local medical assistance programs. The Medicaid Enrollment Unit is located in the Integrated Clinical Services group of Multnomah County Health Department. We operate under contract from the State of Oregon - Division of Medical Assistance Programs (DMAP) to provide outreach and enrollment assistance for the Oregon Health Plan and other related health insurance programs.

We employ Eligibility Specialists located at seven Health Centers and Multnomah Education Service District (MESD); the Eligibility Specialists provide application assistance to clients as well as to community and Health Department partners.