HRSN Program – Hearts with a Mission

What HRSN IS?

HRSN stands for Health-Related Social Needs, a Medicaid benefit through CareOregon.

It helps address non-medical needs that impact a person’s health especially housing and utilities.

The goal is housing stability and prevention of homelessness, not housing placement.

What We Help With

Support may include:

Rent assistance (up to 6 months, if eligible)
Utility assistance (electric, gas, phone, internet, etc.)
Storage costs (up to 6 months, if eligible)
Tenancy support (helping maintaining current housing)
Connection to related supports (nutrition, climate-related needs, and home safety modifications)

Who May Qualify

Individuals must:

In Jackson: be enrolled in Jackson Care Connect or have Open Card
In Klamath: be enrolled in Cascade Health Alliance or have Open Card
Be at risk of homelessness under HUD’s definition
Have a clinical or behavior health condition impacted by housing instability

HUD “At Risk of Homelessness” Means

The person is not currently homeless, but is likely to lose housing soon due to things like:

Past-due rent or an eviction notice
Very low income compared to housing costs
No realistic ability to maintain current housing without support

Initial HRSN Screener

Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) is a Medicaid benefit through the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) that may help eligible members with housing stability and utility support. HRSN housing benefits may include but are not limited to:

Rent support
Utility payments
Storage assistance
Housing navigation and tenancy supports
Home Modifications for a Medical Condition

Please answer these basic eligibility questions to see if you may qualify for HRSN support.

Basic Eligibility Questions

Are you currently enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
Are you currently renting and have a lease or written rental agreement?
Are you at risk of losing your current housing?
Do you currently have any of the following?
- Medical Condition
- Mental health Condition
- Disability
- Child under 6 living in the home
- Are 65 or older
Have you experienced any of the following within the past 12 months?
• Release from incarceration
• Discharge from a mental health or treatment facility
• Foster care/child welfare involvement
• Transitioning from Medicaid to Medicare
• Domestic violence or unsafe housing
• Pregnancy or Postpartum?

Disclaimer
This screening does not guarantee eligibility or approval for HRSN benefits. You will be contacted by Hearts With A Mission regarding HRSN services and referrals to verify Information provided. Additional documentation may be required. Eligibility is based on OHP enrollment, housing risk, qualifying life transitions, health-related needs, and required documentation.