Medicaid - Long Term Care Services (formerly Nursing Home Department) | Geauga County Job And Family Services
Provides public insurance to cover medical services to those of any age who require long term care, which may include doctor visits, some prescription drugs, hospital care, home care, long-term care, medical equipment, transportation, mental health, vision, dental, substance abuse services and other services. Medicaid is the payer of last resort - Medicare will be billed first if client is eligible for it.
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Physical Address
12611 Ravenwood Dr., Ste. 150, Chardon, OH 44024
Hours
M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm
Voice
Fax
(440) 285-7086
Website
Application process
Phone to schedule appointment: M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm. Initial application may also be submitted through web site (once application is received, client will be contacted within 5 business days to make an appointment). An intake interview is necessary in order to obtain service (homebound individuals may conduct the interview by phone or send an authorized representative in their place - phone for details). Clients who may be eligible for Medicare will be referred for enrollment. NOTE: Those who are waiting for disability determination by Social Security can receive their disability determination for Medicaid through the county - this can take weeks to months.
Fee
Free. Medicare will be billed first if client is eligible.
Eligibility
Individuals of any age who need long term care. Must live in Geauga County and be a U.S. citizen. Financial eligibility is an income at 225% Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and assets up to $2,000 for an individual, $3,000 for a couple, those whose income is higher must create a Qualified Income Trust (QIT).
Service area
Geauga County, Ohio
Agency info
Geauga County Job And Family Services
Government agency that promotes self-sufficiency and family stability by providing emergency financial assistance, employment services, child and adult protective services, child support services, Medicaid, food assistance (SNAP), child development programming, and a wide variety of social services.