CAWEM
CAWEM
Children who are not citizens of the United States, do not have an immigration status and are under the age of 19 may qualify for no cost emergency health care coverage through CAWEM.
No Cost Option
A family who makes a gross income of $44,000 or less may qualify
The coverage is no cost to the family.
Adults who are not citizens of the United States, do not have an immigration status and who have limited income and do not qualify for traditional Medicaid may qualify for no cost emergency health care coverage through CAWEM. One of the emergency services includes delivery of newborns. CKFNEO can help by getting your name on a reservation list, if your name is drawn from the list, then you can apply.
The CAWEM program covers immediate medical treatment due to the sudden onset of a medical condition and the absence of treatment could reasonably be expected to result in any of the following:
1. Placing the patient’s health in serious jeopardy.
2. Serious impairment to bodily functions.
3. Serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part.
4. The patient requires medical services for childbirth (labor and delivery)
We are a safe place to come to. We want to help all individuals and families who are in Wallowa, Union and Baker Counties. Please call, or come in today if you have any questions or concerns.
Documents you may need to bring with you in order to complete the application process:
· Proof of income for the current month. Copy of your most recent pay stub or a letter from your employer or the person who paid you (which must include employer’s contact name and phone number). You’ll need one recent pay stub for each job listed on the application.
· Self-employment income records. If you are self-employed, you’ll need to send in proof of income and expenses for the last 30 days or past month. This can include payroll records, sales receipts, bookkeeping records, expense reports, etc.
· Social security card or residency card.
· Original or certified copies of citizenship documentation. Examples include a U.S. Passport, Certificate of U.S. Naturalization, U.S. Birth Certificate or American Indian Tribal Enrollment.
· Original or certified copies of identity documentation for applicants 18 and older*. Examples include a state-issued driver’s license, Oregon Fish or Wildlife license, or a school ID card with the applicant’s picture.
*We do not require identity documentation for children under the age of 18. The parent or guardian’s signature on the application is proof of identity for children under age 18.
*We do not require identity documentation for children under the age of 18. The parent or guardian’s signature on the application is proof of identity for children under age 18.
· Proof of American Indian/Alaska Native status.
· Private insurance card. Needed only if you have had other health coverage in the past six months.
· Proof of pregnancy. Statement from a doctor, public health department, clinic or pregnancy resource center/clinic that confirms the pregnancy.