Health Related Social Needs Program

How it works

Polk County describes the Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) Program as expanded benefits available through the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) for eligible clients. The county says these benefits are meant to address everyday social and economic challenges that can affect health outcomes.

What the support covers

The page lists three broad areas of assistance:

• Housing support: rental, utility, and storage assistance; home modifications related to medical needs; home remediation; and housing-focused case management.
• Climate support: devices that help maintain healthy temperatures and clean air, including air conditioners, heaters, and air filters.
• Nutrition support: links to community-based food resources such as SNAP/WIC, nutrition and cooking education, and medically tailored meal delivery.

Concrete home-related benefits mentioned

For homeowners or residents looking for hazard-adjacent help, the page specifically names:

• Home modifications such as ramps and grab bars
• Home remediation including pest control, junk removal, heavy house cleaning, washable curtains, or synthetic blinds
• Mini refrigerators to keep medications cold during power outages
• Portable power supplies to keep medical devices running during power outages
• Air conditioners, heaters, and air filters

How to apply or check eligibility

The county does not provide an application form on the page. It says to call the resource center at 503-751-1644 to find out whether you may be eligible.

Timing, amounts, and deadlines

The page does not state a dollar amount, match requirement, reimbursement method, application deadline, or closing date. It presents the program as an ongoing benefit available through OHP for qualifying residents.