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Passport Medicaid Waiver Program | Ohio Department Of Aging

246 North High Street, First Floor, Columbus, OH 43215-2406

Must be age 60 or older; need hands-on assistance with dressing, bathing, toileting, grooming, eating or mobility; receive services for which the cost does not exceed 60% of the cost of nursing home care; meet financial criteria for Medicaid eligibility; have their physicians agree to a service plan.
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
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https://www.aging.ohio.gov
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Interested individuals must complete an application, telephone screen and in-person assessment.

ODJFS determines financial eligibility; individuals may not have assets valued at more than $1500; monthly income must not exceed 300% of SSI benefit; participants may be required to pay a patient liability each month toward cost of services.

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Description

PASSPORT Medicaid waiver program (now includes the CHOICES Program) provides services in home and community settings to delay or prevent nursing facility placement. Services help preserve the independence of the individual, as well as maintain ties to family and friends. Services include, but are not limited to: Personal care, home-delivered meals, adult day care, homemaker, emergency response, medical equipment and supplies, chore, minor home modification and repairs, social work counseling, nutritional counseling, independent living assistance, and medical transportation. Participants also receive a Medicaid card that entitles them to Medicaid benefits including: physician care, hospitalization, prescription drugs and many other services.

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Providing organization

Ohio Department Of Aging

State department that focuses on the needs of older adults.