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Medicaid - Categorically Needy (FORMERLY AGED, BLIND, DISABLED) | Carroll County Department Of Job And Family Services

95 East Main Street, Carrollton, OH 44615

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Eligibility

- Must live in Carroll County and be a United States (U.S.) citizen. - Serves adults age 65 or over, or considered legally blind, or who receive SSI or SSD. - Financial eligibility takes into account both income and resources, and is set at 75% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). - Anyone who already receives any dollar amount of SSI will automatically qualify for Medicaid without filing a separate application or meeting an asset test.

Required documents

- One or more of the following, as requested: Proof of age, medical proof of disability, proof of medical expenses, proof of income and assets. - Applicants who are U.S. citizens and not receiving Medicare or SSI will have to show proof of citizenship. Primary documents for this purpose are a valid or expired passport, certificate of naturalization, or certificate of U.S. citizenship those who do not have one of these will need TWO (2) documents: a certified birth certificate, hospital birth record, or religious birth record made within three (3) months of birth, PLUS an identity document, which in most cases is a government issued ID such as state ID or driver's license. - May also need documentation of name change for any reason. - If client cannot afford the necessary documents, or documents are unavailable, agency worker will assist the client to obtain them or find other options. - Services will NOT be denied or terminated because of this requirement, as long as client makes an effort to comply.

Hours

Same as site hours. - Application (original or reinstatement) must be approved or denied within 30 to 45 days NOT including disability determination.
(844) 640-6446

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(330) 627-2571

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https://benefits.ohio.gov
[email protected]

Languages

None.

Application process

- Call to schedule appointment. - Initial application may also be submitted through website (once application is received, client will be contacted within 5 business days to make an appointment). - 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. The application process may be started online through the Ohio Benefits self-service portal, over the phone, or in person. Arrangements will then be made with agency.

Fees

- Enrollment is free. - There may be small co-payments for some services.

Service area

Carroll County, Ohio

Description

Provides public insurance to cover medical services that 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.

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Providing organization

Carroll County Department Of Job And Family Services

A local government agency providing public assistance, workforce development, and other social service programs to qualified applicants of Carroll County, Ohio.