RESIDENTIAL STATE SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM | OHIO DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES

Provides financial assistance to adults with low incomes who have a disability that is not severe enough to require long-term care at a skilled nursing facility, nursing home, or hospital. Individuals use RSS to supplement income, to pay the monthly allowable fee, rent, or accomodations, supervision, and personal care services at approved living arrangements in the community. Individuals use the supplement along with their Social Security, SSI, and/or SSD income.

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UW 211 Greater Toledo

Physical Address

30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Fax

(614) 485-9747

Fee

Fixed Fee

Eligibility

Adults age 18 and older; enrolled in Medicaid or Medicaid-eligible; and receiving social security, SSI and/or SSD benefits. Individuals must currently live in or planning to live in an adult care facility or Class Two Residential Facility. Financial eligibility is determined by local County Department of Job and Family Services (CDJFS), typical monthly income up to $1,300 to qualify for RSS.

Agency info

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES

Works to assure access to mental health and addiction services for all Ohioans. Also administers the Residential State Supplement (RSS) program.