Golden Buckeye Program | Ohio Department Of Aging

30 E Broad St., 22nd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

Eligibility

All Ohio residents age 60 or older, as well as adult residents age 18-59 who have been certified as having a permanent and total disability.

Required documents

Application form, proof of age, proof of Ohio residency, proof of disability if applicable: Social Security award letter, Medicare card, copy of any documentation certifying permanent and total disability that has been issued by a State of Ohio Dept. (MR/DD, BWC etc.) or Federal or State of Ohio public employee retirement system.

Hours

Varies

Fax

Voice

Voice

Voice

https://www.goldenbuckeye.com

[email protected]

Application process

During the month of their 60th birthday, cards will be mailed to Ohio residents who have an Ohio driver's license or a State of Ohio ID card. Those not receiving a card, needing a replacement card, or wanting information may phone M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm or apply in person at most libraries and senior centers. Information also available on the Web site anytime.

Fees

Free

Service area

Ohio

Description

Provides a discount program for Ohio's older adults and permanently disabled residents. Participating businesses provide special offers to cardholders, including a percentage off purchases, flat-rate discounts, free or discounted products and services, and more. Businesses participate voluntarily and set the details of their offers.

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What's Here

Physical Disabilities Merchandise/Services Discount Cards Developmental Disabilities

Providing organization

Ohio Department Of Aging

Administers Older Americans Act programs and services and Medicaid home and community-based waivers serving older Ohioans. Provides oversight to Ohio's 12 area agencies on aging. Also offers direct supportive services to Ohio seniors including the Golden Buckeye Card, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, the Staying Connected Service, and the Long-Term Care Consumer Guide. Advocates for funding, policy, and programs that improve the health and well-being of older Ohioans.