Job and Family Services receives a monthly list of those aging out of foster care, documents the clients' unique status, and opens the Medicaid case. If someone meets criteria, is not currently receiving coverage, and wishes to apply, they should be clear about their history as a foster child when applying. This should prompt the eligibility worker to explore the coverage. Clients will need to re verify yearly after age 19. May also apply, renew, and/or update case information through website anytime (client must have an email address to do this). Agency can look up most supporting documents through an electronic records search - the client will be notified if they need to supply any extra supporting documents. If needed, documents can be submitted by mail or dropped off. MCP-eligible clients must select and enroll in an MCP, or will be auto-enrolled randomly (plan can be changed with reason, or during open enrollment). Those with general questions about Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, or who simply need to change their address/contact information can call the Medicaid Customer Service Hotline M-F: 7:00am-8:00pm; Sa: 8:00am-5:00pm. Starting March 28th, 2025: Clients using the online benefits portal will need to either create or sign into an OHID account. After they have created their OHID and logged into it, they will be asked to set up Multi-Factor Verification (a security feature to protect against identification theft). Those who need help navigating the set up process can phone the Contact Center M-F: 8:00am-4:00pm.

No fee to apply. Once receiving coverage, individual MCPs may charge co-payments for some services.

Geauga County, Ohio