KMH’s North Star — Equitable medical care and better housing solutions for those experiencing homelessness in Central Oregon

KMH’s Medicaid Ambulatory Palliative Care Program 

Who is eligible?

 

  • Medicaid patients who have been diagnosed with a serious illness that has a negative impact on the patient's quality of life or the quality of life of their primary caregiver.

  • “Serious Illness" means a disease, injury, or other physical, cognitive, or mental condition that is life-limiting. 

  • The services must be ordered by any medical provider (primary care, specialty care, emergency, or hospital provider).

  • We will preferentially serve those experiencing homelessness and those living in HUD housing units.

Program Highlights:

  • A covered benefit for those with OHP (Oregon Medicaid) — there is no cost for you.

  • Home-based services — KMH Health will meet you at your home including homeless shelters and camps for the unsheltered.

  • We aspire to optimize your quality of life and stabilize your medical conditions.

  • We recognize that without stable housing, your health is fragile. Our team will work with our network of community partners to help find you more secure shelter.

Program Details:

  • A provider will come to you, wherever you live (homeless shelter, BLM land, and your vehicle parked on the street).

  • The initial visit will include developing a plan of care, assisted by a social worker, a healthcare navigator, and a registered nurse.

  • The plan of care will aim to improve the quality of life of our patients.

  • We will work with community partners to find better housing solutions, a necessary component in better healthcare — homelessness is truly a medical crisis.

KMH Health

We are mission driven to provide equitable and compassionate care to the most vulnerable populations in our community. We aim to improve the quality of life for the populations we serve.

How to enroll?

You need to have OHP (Oregon Medicaid). For those in Central Oregon, this means your insurance provider will be PacificSource Medicaid (also known as PacificSource Community Solutions). Your provider can call 541.815.9716 to get you enrolled in the program.