Help for changes to Medicare Advantage plans in Oregon
Please be aware that we are experiencing higher than usual phone and email inquiries. Phone wait times may be longer than usual and responses to email may be delayed.
For help with Medicare, including
comparing plans and answers to
frequently asked questions, please visit
Medicare.gov.
Samaritan Medicare Advantage plan
If you live in Benton, Linn or Lincoln counties and are affected by changes to the Samaritan Medicare Advantage plan, the following resources may help:
Regence BlueCross Blue Shield
If you are affected by Salem Health hospital and clinics no longer accepted Regence BlueCross BlueShield health insurance plan as in-network, you can find resources on the
Department of Financial Regulation website.

Need help finding long-term care in your home or in the community?
Oregon's Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) helps people of all ages, incomes and disabilities learn about long-term support options. Services are free.
To learn more, call the ADRC of Oregon at 855-673-2372 or
visit the ADRC website.
We are recruiting volunteers
SHIBA certified counselors provide local and confidential one-on-one help for Oregonians who have questions about Medicare. If you are interested in being a volunteer SHIBA certified counselor: