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​Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)

The Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) allows small businesses to offer qualified health plans (QHPs) to their employees and potentially claim tax credits. As Oregon currently does not have an automated SHOP, small employers may purchase certified SHOP qualified health plans directly from the carrier. Upon request, the Marketplace will determine whether the small employer meets the requirements to participate in the program and potentially be eligible for the IRS small business health coverage tax credit. For information, see the documents below.

Medicare trainings

The Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) program has volunteer trainings that may benefit agents. Go to the volunteer training page​ for information.

​2​026-2027 Carrier Request For Applications closed Feb. 28, 2025
​The Marketplace Carrier RFA for the 2026 and 2027 plan years is closed. The RFA and accompanying application materials are below. Any questions about the RFA should be directed to Katie Button at katie.m.button@oha.oregon.gov.  

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Forms

  • SHOP Participation Req​​uest Form

​​​​Guidance


Issuers must verify that agents/brokers complete the Explore Health certification process

Insurance companies must make sure their agents and brokers finish the Explore Health certification process before helping people sign up for their plans.​ Insurance companies can email agents.marketplace@oha.oregon.gov​ to make sure their agents have finished all the requirements.

If you have questions, please contact the Marketplace at 855-268-3767 (toll-free) or shop.marketplace@odhsoha.oregon.gov​​.

  • Certified individual and dental plans
  • Small Business Health Options Program Certified Plans