The new year brings some important changes to the Oregon Medicaid eligibility figures. Effective January 1, 2018: The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit standard is now $750/month for an individual and $1,125/month for a couple; The personal needs allowance has increased to $61.38/month for nursing home residents ($90/month for an individual receiving a VA pension) and $167/month for residents in other community based care settings; The room & board rate for waivered