Ohio Medicaid Hotline: 800-662-7030

Online Application Available: No

Downloadable Application Available: Yes

Online Resources

General information: Click Here

To find a local County Social Services Office: Click Here

Download application: Click Here

Additional Government Programs

For information about Food Stamps, also known as the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Click Here

For Information about Welfare Benefits, also known as Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF): Click Here

Description

Medicaid is a program designed to assist individuals and families who do not have health insurance, or who have health insurance that does not cover all of the individual's or family's medical needs. Medicaid eligibility is based on income, and in some cases, assets. It provides comprehensive health coverage, as well as assistance with Medicare premiums, coinsurance and deductibles. Coverage may begin up to three months prior to the month of application. Medicaid benefits are extended to the elderly, blind or disabled individuals, pregnant women, children to the age of 21 years, and parents of eligible children.

General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Ohio, a US national, citizen or permanent resident in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income (or have high or very high medical expenses). You must also be either pregnant, have a household member with a disability, or be responsible for children under 21 years of age. Adults age 65 and older may also qualify.

Managing Agency
Ohio
http://www.ohio.gov