Medicaid - Non-Citizen Emergency Medical Assistance (NCEMA) | Cuyahoga County Job And Family Services
1641 Payne Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
Voice - voice | Virgil Brown NFSC Information Line
Voice - voice | Agency Main Switchboard
Fax - fax | For faxing documents
In many cases it is possible to apply with a social worker at the hospital involved, or the hospital billing office may assist. Otherwise, information on applying can be accessed by calling the Eligibility Contact Center: M-F: 8:00am-1:00pm (due to high call volume, caller may be given the option to receive a call back - if they choose this option they should get a call within one business day).
Free
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Description
Provides a State and Federally funded medical care benefit (a form of Medicaid) to foreign nationals, immigrants, refugees/entrants/asylees, permanent residents and undocumented persons who are hospitalized for childbirth or experience an emergency medical condition during their stay in the County, and who have limited resources. If eligibility is satisfied, the hospital will be paid directly for the care received. Other providers whose services are directly connected to the emergency event may also be paid, as determined on a case-by-case basis.
Providing organization
Cuyahoga County Job And Family Services
Government agency that promotes self-sufficiency and family stability by providing emergency financial assistance, employment services, child support services, Medicaid, food assistance (SNAP), and a wide variety of social services.
