It takes over two years before a person on Social Security benefits is eligible for Medicare.
Funding comes from federal and state sources.
Oregon Health Plan Oregon Health Plan is a state managed care system for people with low income. The Oregon Health Plan is an extension of Medicaid. There are two phases. One eligibility is for people who have not been registered under the Medicaid program and are under the age of 65. Two eligibility includes people who have previously been enrolled under the Medicaid program and are 65 or older, or disabled, or blind and who have limited income.