Resource Directory Results
How to Print your Search Results
To Print a Single Resource – Click the “Print Resource” link within the resource listing to view a printer-friendly page. When the page opens, right-click within the page and select “Print”.
To Print Multiple Resources – First, select specific resources for your list by checking the “Add to List” box next to each resource. Or, to print all the resources shown on the page, check the “Add All To Print List” box. Next, click “Print List” to generate a printer-friendly PDF document. You can then print the document or save it to your computer.
NOTE: Remember to print your list before you leave this page. Checked items will be lost if you leave this page.
Lesson 02: Medicaid Eligibility
Ohio Medicaid provides coverage to the following groups:
- Children (up to age 19)
- Pregnant women
- Families with children younger than 19
- People with disabilities
- Older adults (age 65 and older)
- Certain women screened for Breast and/or Cervical Cancer
- Other types of assistance: Medicare Premium, Disability Medical, Refugee Medical, Alien Emergency Medical
To qualify for Medicaid, a person must meet basic requirements:
- be a U.S. citizen or meet Medicaid citizenship requirements. Your local county Job and Family Services office can help to explain these requirements and can help get you enrolled.
- be an Ohio resident;
- have or get a social security number; and
- meet certain financial requirements.
Income
Medicaid eligibility depends in part on monthly income. Monthly income cannot exceed a specified standard amount. The standard amount usually increases each year. If a person with medical expenses has an income that exceeds the standards, he/she may be able to achieve Medicaid eligibility through a method known as "Spend Down".
Resources/Assets
Eligibility for Medicaid also depends upon current resources/assets. Total resource amounts cannot exceed a specified limit.
Should I apply?
You may want to consider applying for Medicaid if any of the following are true:
- You are aged (65 years old or older), blind, or disabled and have limited income and resources.
- You are terminally ill and want to get hospice services.
- You are aged, blind, or disabled; live in a nursing home; and have limited income and resources.
- You are aged, blind, or disabled and need nursing home care, but can stay at home with special community care services.
- You are eligible for Medicare and have limited income and resources.