Oregonians sign up for chance at state health insurance

The state says more than 33,000 people have signed up for a chance to get state health insurance.

The Oregon Health Plan's standard benefit has been closed to new enrollments since 2004, but the list is reopening to a limited number.

To make sure everyone gets an equal chance to apply, the state is accepting names on the reservation list for a chance to get the coverage.

In March, 3,000 names will be randomly drawn to receive applications, which must be returned within 30 days to review their eligibility.