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Golden Buckeye Card Program | Ohio Department Of Aging

30 East Broad St, 22nd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215-3414

Eligibility

Seniors, age 60 and over or, ages 18-59 who have disabilities as defined by Social Security.

Required documents

Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

Application process

Individuals who do not have a current license or State ID, as well as people under age 60 who are eligible due to disability, or who otherwise do not receive their card automatically, may apply for a card at most public libraries and senior centers. To apply, go to aging.ohio.gov and search for Golden Buckeye Card.

Fees

None.

Service area

Monroe County, Ohio Knox County, Ohio Washington County, Ohio Crawford County, Ohio Pickaway County, Ohio Athens County, Ohio Noble County, Ohio Guernsey County, Ohio Coshocton County, Ohio Marion County, Ohio Licking County, Ohio Wyandot County, Ohio

Ohio residents who hold current Ohio Driver Licenses or State ID cards automatically receive their Golden Buckeye cards in the month of their 60th birthdays. Individuals who do not have a current license or State ID, as well as people under age 60 who are eligible due to disability, or who otherwise do not receive their card automatically, may apply for a card at most public libraries and senior centers. Due to ID, age and disability (when appropriate) verification requirements, you cannot apply for a Golden Buckeye card online or by phone.

Data provided by

211 Pathways

Providing organization

Ohio Department Of Aging

The Department of Aging administers programs and services to meet the needs of older Ohioans. These programs are funded by the federal Older Americans Act, Medicaid, and other sources.

Golden Buckeye Card Program | Ohio Department Of Aging