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Health Related Services can help fund many other social need supports for eligible members. If you require a social needs support to help with your health condition and it’s not provided by any other benefit, you can request it here.

Examples of other supports covered

Here are some examples of common support for social needs. This list isn't everything we can help with. If you need something for your health that isn't listed, just ask us and we'll consider your request.

  • Food assistance (grocery store gift cards, nutrition education, etc)
  • Sensory support items/tools (Weighted blankets, sleep aids, vouchers for yoga classes, etc.)
  • Exercise equipment and gym memberships
  • Electronic devices such as laptops and communication devices
  • Baby equipment
  • Specific educational materials and/or classes
  • Camp enrollment

For other examples of what may be available, see the Social Needs Assistance Guidelines.

Exclusions

The following supports and services are NOT currently covered:

  • Requests for reimbursement
  • Items and services that are available under your health plan benefits. Includes, but not limited to:
    • copayments
    • out-of-network or private provider payments
    • partial payments for medical services
    • durable medical equipment (DME) (If you have received a bill for medical services, please contact Member Customer Service at 503-416-4100)
  • Credit card bills or loans
  • Mortgage payments
  • Fees (pet fees, legal fees, collection, guardianship, etc)
  • Payment for caregivers or other hired supports long term
  • Public transit passes or gas cards
  • Payment for non-members
    • Such as funding a friend or family member’s utilities or providing a climate device such as an air conditioner when the member is not living at your residence
  • Payment related to the construction of new physical structures
  • General nutritional supplements

Am I eligible for a social needs support?

To be eligible for a social needs support:

  • You must be a current member.
  • You are not able to get the item/service through any other benefit or means, and;
  • The item or service must help with your medical need or life situation.

Not all requested items or services are granted/funded. Our team evaluates each request on a case-by-case basis and makes the final funding determination. Please review ​our Social Needs Assistance Guidelines for more information about qualifying medical conditions and life situations and the commonly funded supports for each.

Social Needs Assistance Guidelines (PDF)

How do I request a social needs support?

If you have met the eligibility standards listed above and want to request a housing support, simply click the button below to fill out the secure Digital social needs request form.

Digital social needs request form

You can also download and fill out the Social needs request form (PDF) and submit it to 211 by email or fax.

You can fill out and return the form yourself, or with the help of a parent, a caregiver, or a guardian/support/trusted friend, or a staff member from an organization or clinic.

If you have questions or would like help filling out the request form, call 211's direct line at 503-468-5375.

Additional resources for social needs assistance

In addition to CareOregon’s Health Related Services, there are other local resources that offer social needs assistance in our community. If you find that you do not qualify for our program, you may be able to access what you need from one of the links below.