Passport Program | Central Ohio Area Agency On Aging

3776 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43207

Eligibility

To be eligible, a person must be 60 or older, meet financial requirements, and have qualifying functional impairments (health problems, etc.). There are other eligibility requirements - please call or email to learn more about help at home for seniors. In addition, those who are eligible for PASSPORT in Ohio receive a Medicaid card to cover the cost of medications and health care.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm.

(614) 645-7250

Voice

(614) 645-3884

Fax

Application process

Telephone.

Fees

Vary.

Service area

Franklin County, Ohio

Description

PASSPORT provides help at home for seniors as an alternative to nursing home care.Some of the senior services available include homemaker, transportation, personal care services, home-delivered meals, emergency response systems, adult day services, and case management. PASSPORT, providing help at home for Ohio seniors, is also referred to as Ohio's home and community based Medicaid-waiver program for older adults.

Data provided by

LSS 211 Central Ohio

What's Here

Home Health Aide Services Geriatric Assessment Adult In Home Respite Care Occupational Therapy Personal Care State Medicaid Waiver Programs

Providing organization

Central Ohio Area Agency On Aging

COAAA plans, funds, and delivers services that help older adults and individuals with disabilities remain safe and independent in their homes. With the assistance of area providers, COAAA arranges and coordinates services to help individuals with activities of daily living, such as homemaking, transportation, home delivered meals, personal care, and more. COAAA offers education and resources to caregivers, professionals, and the public. COAAA also advocates for programs and policies that benefit older adults and individuals with disabilities.