Medical assistance for elderly or disabled persons with limited income and resources, recipients of OWF, SSI and Healthy Start Program

COVID-19 Temporary Message: Beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 12:00 p.m., Ashtabula County Job & Family Services (ACJFS) will limit public access at their 2924 Donahoe Drive and 2247 Lake Avenue locations. This will not prevent determination of eligibility as ACJFS will continue to operate behind the scenes to ensure residents receive critical benefits. Those receiving any type of benefit from the ACJFS are strongly encouraged to contact the agency via phone or internet, versus appearing in person. Personal documents can be uploaded to www.benefits.ohio.gov, faxed to 440-998-1538, placed in the lobby drop boxes at either location, emailed to: [email protected], or mailed to 2924 Donahoe Dr., Ashtabula, OH 44004.

Provides services in certified residential care facilities to help delay or prevent nursing facility placement. * Assisted living is a long-term care option for individuals who can no longer get the care they need in their homes but who do not require the intensive, around-the-clock care of a nursing home.

Provides health insurance through a Managed Care Plan (MCP) for children and pregnant women in low-income families. Services for children include hospital or acute illness care, well-child checkups, limited dental care, eyeglasses, prescribed medication, and immunizations. For pregnant mothers, will cover doctor visits before and for 60 days after delivery, prescriptions, and the delivery itself.

Assists with the provision of medical care to eligible customers through a variety of programs. Assists with medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.

Provides Medicaid, a state and federally funded health care coverage plan for low-income and medically vulnerable people who meet financial requirements.

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. Most clients will have to choose and enroll in (will have their care provided by) a Managed Care Plan (MCP). When it is time to renew, enrollees will receive a packet, including information regarding Medicaid status and forms for re-certifying coverage.

Provides financial rewards for keeping prenatal and well baby appointments. Rewards may include gift cards and portable baby furniture.

Full service workforce resource center. Offers a variety of services to assist job seekers seek employment. Services are free and include: computers, faxes and phones to aid job search, training in beginning computer use, tools to create a resume and prepare for job interviews, career exploration, facts on occupations in demand and wage statistics, information on obtaining a GED or remediation in Reading, Math and English, tips on funding for school, referrals for transportation assistance, child care, housing, utility bills, etc.

Provides the Ohio Home Care Waiver Program (OHCW) to meet the needs of individuals people who prefer to get long-term care services and supports in their home or community, rather than in an institutional setting. CareSource has contracted with the Ohio Department of Medicaid in the role of a Case Management Agency. CareSource in partnership with Area Agency on Aging, Region 9, delivers Case Management services for the OHCW program to eligible individuals. Management services for the OHCW program to help people meeting Medicaid financial criteria, who are under 60 years of age and assessed with an Intermediate or Skilled Level of Care, along with other program requirements.

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.

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. Most clients will have to choose and enroll in (will have their care provided by) a Managed Care Plan (MCP). When it is time to renew, Enrollees will receive a packet, including information regarding Medicaid status and forms for re-certifying coverage.

Provides supports needed by client (based on assessed needs) to continue living in the community. These waivers can be used to pay for a wide range of services, including housing, in-home services (such as help with meal preparation and household chores) and other services to maintain the independence of the client (such as transportation, help with budgeting, and life skills training as needed). There are three types of waivers depending on the level of the client's needs. The Individual Options (IO) Waiver is for people who may need a lot of help in their home and who may need many different kinds of services. The Level One Waiver is for people who do not need a lot of paid staff to provide services. Usually, people using a Level One Waiver only need help with a few things, or they have people who can help them with some of the things they need, like cooking meals, taking showers, or driving places. The Self-Empowered Life Funding (SELF) Waiver is for people who want to be in charge of some of their services. Those with a SELF Waiver can be in charge of hiring and training the people that provide services and manage their own budget for services. The board can help the individual select which waiver is right for them and can help the client locate service providers who can accept the waiver.

Investigates concerns and complaints about nursing homes, group homes, community based home health care, and assisted living facilities. Also handles complaints related to the MyCare managed care system. Complaints can be anonymous. Program also will help consumers select a long term care facility and provide information about local facilities. Operates a volunteer program that advocates for quality care for nursing home residents.

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. Most clients will have to choose and enroll in (will have their care provided by) a Managed Care Plan (MCP). When it is time to renew, enrollees will receive a packet, including information regarding Medicaid status and forms for re-certifying coverage.

Provides health care coverage for low-income families and individuals.

Accepts and investigates long term care and MyCare Ohio complaints for Ohioans 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 is a state and federally funded health care program that provides assistance to certain low-income and medically vulnerable people.

Full service workforce resource center. Offers a variety of services to assist job seekers seek employment. Services are free and include: computers, faxes and phones to aid job search, training in beginning computer use, tools to create a resume and prepare for job interviews, career exploration, facts on occupations in demand and wage statistics, information on obtaining a GED or remediation in Reading, Math and English, tips on funding for school, referrals for transportation assistance, child care, housing, utility bills, etc.

Provides individuals who are eligible for Medicare with all or part of their Medicare Part B premiums, co-payments, and/or other deductibles.

MyCare Ohio, Ohio's Integrated Care Delivery Sytem (ICDS), is a managed care plan selected by the state of Ohio to coordinate the physical, behavioral and long-term care services for individuals who are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare. Enrollment is mandatory for people who are 18 or older, reside in Ohio and currently receive services from both Medicaid and Medicare. Once enrolled in a MyCare Ohio plan, a care manager is assigned to be the primary contact for all health care, behavioral health and long-term care needs. MyCare Ohio streamlines services so only one phone number has to be called to talk with someone about Medicare and Medicaid benefits. MyCare Ohio is administered by the Ohio Department of Medicaid.

Provides low income persons who are Medicare recipients with several programs including Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualifying Individual-1 (QI-1) that offer different levels of assistance to pay Medicare premiums and, in some cases, deductibles and co-payments.

Provides Certified Application Counselors who connects consumers to the Affordable Care Act's expanded health care options. Facilitates enrollment in insurance through the marketplace or Medicaid through www.Healthcare.gov. NOTE: Assistance with transportation to appointment may be available.

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 benefits require an annual renewal, which will impact the new enrollees for the first time this year. Medicaid recipients may contact JFS for information on their annual renewal.

Offers a managed health care plan for Medicaid-approved individuals. Services for clients include 24 hour nurse advise line, medical transportation, vision/dental care, case management, Teladoc - 24 hour access to a doctor, rewards programs.