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Passport Waiver | Portage County Department Of Job And Family Services

Portage County Department Of Job And Family Services

449 South Meridian Street, 2nd Floor, Portage County Administration Building, Ravenna, OH 44266

Barrier Free Restrooms|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

Eligibility

  • Home Health Services are for individuals of any age in Portage County who need nursing services every day because of unstable medical conditions.
  • Waiver Benefits are for those age 60 and under whose medical condition and/or functional status would qualify them for Medicaid coverage in a nursing home or hospital.

Required documents

Will be requested as needed.

Hours

Same as site hours.

Languages

None.

Application process

  • Call the office for more information.
  • This program requires assessment at both the county and state levels.
  • Applicants with questions about the progress of their application should contact the contact center for assistance.

Fees

Paid through Medicaid, but there may also be some patient liability.

Service area

Portage County, Ohio
Provides an integrated program of home care services designed to address the specific home care needs of those under the age of 60 needing nursing and/or daily living services. Two (2) types of benefits packages are available: Home Health Services (formerly Core Services), and Waiver Benefits.
  • Home Health Services provide nursing, daily living, and skilled therapy.
  • Waiver Benefits provide the same services as Core Services but may also include: home delivered meals, emergency response systems, home modifications, adult day health services, out-of-home respite care, social work, and care coordination. (Upon turning age 60, waiver recipients are automatically transferred onto the Transition II [Carve-out] Waiver, which is only available to these individuals, and cannot be applied for independently).

Last Verified

11/24/2025

Providing organization

Portage County Department Of Job And Family Services
A local government agency providing public assistance, workforce development, and other social service programs to qualified applicants of Portage County, Ohio.

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