November 2, 2022 3:00 a.m.

Oregon’s new veteran dental program has launched, as of Tuesday.

A release from the Oregon Health Authority said Oregon House Bill 4095, which creates the state’s first Veteran Dental Program for veterans who do not qualify for the Oregon Health Plan, passed in the 2022 Legislative Session. Administered by OHA, this state-funded program is separate and distinct from the dental benefit offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans can now apply for the program using the OHP application.

For veterans who quality, dental care will start January 1, 2023.

To apply, veterans can visit: https://one.oregon.gov/ to log in or create an account or have an application mailed by calling OHP Customer Service at 1-800-699-9075. If approved for the Veteran Dental Program, members will be enrolled in a Coordinated Care Organization to access dental care.

Funding is limited for the program, so eligible individuals are encouraged to apply now.

For complete information, go to: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/OHP/Pages/Dental-Programs.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery’