Provides education on services available for seniors and how to access those services. Also Assists with forms and applications for Medicare, Heating Assistance, or Supplemental Food Programs to help the individual stay in their home.

Provide Pack N Play portable cribs and Safe Sleep Survival Kits to families and caregivers that are unable to provide a safe sleep environment due to financial hardship. Survival Kit contains a sheet for the Pack N Play, a sleep sack for the infant, a bedtime storybook and educational materials for the parents. Family must come to Board of Health office to pick up Pack N Play and receive instruction on proper assembly and use before taking Pack N Play home.

Medicaid provides medical insurance coverage to low income people age 65 or over, blind, disabled, pregnant or members of families with dependent children. There are many types of Medicaid, including: Medicaid for aged (65 or over), blind, or disabled people, Healthy Start/Healthy Families Medicaid, for income eligible pregnant women, children and families, Nursing Home Medicaid, with special rules for people in nursing homes, Waiver Medicaid, with in-home nursing assistance and other services to elderly or disabled people who would otherwise be in a nursing home.

Medicaid provides medical insurance coverage to low income individuals and families.

Provide Pack N Play portable cribs and Safe Sleep Survival Kits to families and caregivers that are unable to provide a safe sleep environment due to financial hardship. Survival Kit contains a sheet for the Pack N Play, a sleep sack for the infant, a bedtime storybook and educational materials for the parents. Family must come to Board of Health office to pick up Pack N Play and receive instruction on proper assembly and use before taking Pack N Play home.

Provides health care coverage for qualifying individuals that covers the following services: doctor visits, hospital care, prescription drugs, preventative care, family planning, dental care, transportation, vision services, mental health and substance abuse treatment services. Also offers Long-Term Care Health Plan, Ohio Home Care Waiver, and PASSPORT.

Case management; provided assistance with clothing, bus passes, food, and medical

Federally certified Insurance Navigator assists individuals and families with accessing affordable healthcare, through Medicaid or the Marketplace.

Mercer County Council on Aging offers consultation regarding insurance, including Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Medicare enrollment, Medicare classes and medical bills.

Provides Medicaid coverage for families, children (up to age 19), and pregnant women with limited income. Coverage includes doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, mental health services and substance abuse, preventive well-child exams, immunizations, dental and vision services

Medicaid provides medical insurance coverage to low income individuals and families.

Accepts and investigates long term care and MyCare Ohio complaints for Ohioians covered by both Medicare and Medicaid through this program. Services include: - Provides Ombudsman Core Services (information, advocacy and complaint investigation) for dual-eligible members of MyCare Ohio and the community-well. - Provides information regarding rights and benefits to members, families and providers within the MyCare Ohio service delivery system. - Investigates and resolves complaints regarding MyCare Ohio enrollees and other LTC consumers receiving care from Managed Care Organizations. - Assists and represents MyCare members and families in administrative hearings and appeal situations in accordance with Ombudsman policy.

Medicaid provides medical insurance coverage to low income people, blind, disabled, pregnant or members of families with dependent children. There are many types of Medicaid, including: Medicaid for aged (65 or over), blind, or disabled people, Healthy Start/Healthy Families Medicaid, for income eligible pregnant women, children and families, Nursing Home Medicaid, with special rules for people in nursing homes, Waiver Medicaid, with in-home nursing assistance and other services to elderly or disabled people who would otherwise be in a nursing home.

Provides health care coverage to individuals from birth to age 64, who fall within income guidelines; working families with limited income, pregnant women and families participating in Ohio Works First (OWF); and persons 65 or older, aged, blind or disabled. Covers a wide range of services through a basic Medicaid Health Plan including doctor visits, hospital care, prescription drugs, preventive health care, family planning, dental care, transportation, vision services, mental health and substance abuse treatment services. Offers Long-Term Care Health Plan, Ohio Home Care Waiver, and PASSPORT through Medicaid. More information is available at the Ohio Department of Medicaid web site at benefits.ohio.gov. When you are approved for Medicaid you will be asked to choose a Medicaid Managed Care Plan (MCP). These MCPs are health care companies. Listed below are the MCPs serving Richland County: * AmeriHealth 833-764-7700 www.amerihealthcaritasoh.com * Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 844-802-2224 www.anthem.com * Buckeye Community Health Plan 866-246-4358 www.bchpohio.com * CareSource 800-488-0134 www.caresource.com * Molina HealthCare of Ohio,Inc 800-642-4168 www.molinahealthcare.com * United Healthcare Community Plan 800-605-3040 www.uhccommunityplan.com Individuals can create an account at benefits.ohio.gov that enables them to locate/print medical cards, report changes, and check messages. If you are denied Medicaid and want to file an appeal or complaint, call Richland County Job and Family services for a State Hearing.

Provide Pack N Play portable cribs and Safe Sleep Survival Kits to families and caregivers that are unable to provide a safe sleep environment due to financial hardship. Survival Kit contains a sheet for the Pack N Play, a sleep sack for the infant, a bedtime storybook and educational materials for the parents. Family must come to Board of Health office to pick up Pack N Play and receive instruction on proper assembly and use before taking Pack N Play home.

Provide Pack N Play portable cribs and Safe Sleep Survival Kits to families and caregivers that are unable to provide a safe sleep environment due to financial hardship. Survival Kit contains a sheet for the Pack N Play, a sleep sack for the infant, a bedtime storybook and educational materials for the parents. Family must come to Board of Health office to pick up Pack N Play and receive instruction on proper assembly and use before taking Pack N Play home.

Provide Pack N Play portable cribs and Safe Sleep Survival Kits to families and caregivers that are unable to provide a safe sleep environment due to financial hardship. Survival Kit contains a sheet for the Pack N Play, a sleep sack for the infant, a bedtime storybook and educational materials for the parents. Family must come to Board of Health office to pick up Pack N Play and receive instruction on proper assembly and use before taking Pack N Play home.

Provides one on one counseling via phone or in person to review health insurance options, with the special emphasis on those within a few months of Medicare eligibility and all Medicare beneficiaries during the open enrollment period.

Provides services for individuals interested in applying for Medicaid, offers information and counseling to new and current applicants and offers non-medical transportation services.

Provides certified Assistors who aid individuals in navigating the federal marketplace that provides sign-up for participating insurance plans. Assesses individual health insurance needs, educates about basic health insurance issues, provides information on health insurance plans, helps individuals register and obtain health insurance through the Marketplace. If eligible, can also provide information about and assistance with filing for Medicaid.

Provides older adults and their families with services and supports needed to stay as independent as possible. Comprehensive assessments are performed and referrals to services are made based on that assessment. Programs include Medicare, Medicaid, utility, and housing forms assistance when needed.

Assists with obtaining healthcare coverage and questions regarding healthcare plans including Medicaid and Marketplace plans.

Provides information and guidance pertaining to the Affordable Care Act Marketplace Insurance, Medicaid, and Medicaid Managed Care Plans (MCPs) such as Caresource, Molina, Anthem, AmeriHealth, Caritas, Humana, Buckeye, and UnitedHealthCare. Can also provide assistance and guidance with the Medicaid renewal/reverification process.

Provides health care coverage for qualifying individuals that covers the following services: doctor visits, hospital care, prescription drugs, preventative care, family planning, dental care, transportation, vision services, mental health and subtance abuse treatement services. Also offers Long-Term Care Health Plan, Ohio Home Care Waiver, and PASSPORT