Ohio Medicaid offers a span of programs for older adults and people with disabilities to assist with medical expenses. These programs provide health care coverage consisting of primary and acute-care benefit packages along with long-term care. Working Ohioans with disabilities may be interested in the Medicaid Buy-In for Workers with Disabilities program.
Medicaid for the Aged, Blind & People with Disabilities (ABD)To qualify for ABD Medicaid, applicants must be:
- age 65 or older, or
- considered legally blind, or
- an individual with a disability (as classified by the Social Security Administration), and
- must meet basic requirements.
When applying for this type of Medicaid, proof of income, resources, age or disability, citizenship (if not a U.S. citizen) and other health insurance is required. A face-to-face interview with the local county department of job and family services is also necessary. Applicants can ask an authorized representative to apply on their behalf.
For additional information, click on http://jfs.ohio.gov/ohp/consumers/abd.stm
General Waiver Information
What is a Medicaid home and community-based services waiver?
It is a program that helps people stay at home instead of going to live in a nursing home, hospital or institution for persons with mental retardation.
How does a waiver program help me stay at home?
If you are enrolled in a waiver program, Medicaid could pay for such services as:
- Nursing
- Help with personal care and homemaking
- Temporary relief for your caregiver of family
- Adaptations to make your home more accessible for you
There are four Medicaid waiver programs in Ohio:
Each waiver program serves people who have a particular set of needs. The financial requirements are the same for each waiver. Other requirements and services may be different for each waiver.
Each waiver program serves people who have a particular set of needs. The financial requirements are the same for each waiver. Other requirements and services may be different for each waiver.
Additional information on these waivers can be found at the following web sites:
http://jfs.ohio.gov/OHP/consumer.stm
http://www.state.oh.us/age/passport.htm
Your Rights
You have a right to a state hearing
You can ask for a state hearing if you do not agree with an action or a decision on your waiver application or Medicaid benefits.
If you want to know more about state hearings, ask you county department of Job and Family Services for a copy of ODHS 4059 – Explanation of State Hearing Procedures.
Your civil rights
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is a public agency which manages federal funds. Laws do not allow discrimination in managing programs that use federal funds. Types of discrimination include age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry or handicap. If you feel you have been discriminated against, send your complaint to:
Civil Rights
Office of Internal Administration
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
30 East Broad Street, 32nd Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43266-0423