Provides an integrated program of home care services designed to address the specific home care needs of those needing nursing and/or daily living services. Two types of benefits packages are available: Home Health Services (formerly Core Services) and Waiver Benefits. Home Health Services include nursing, daily living, and skilled therapy; Waiver services, for those whose medical condition and/or functional status would qualify them for Medicaid coverage in a nursing home or hospital, can also include home delivered meals, emergency response systems, home modifications, adult day health services, out-of-home respite, social work and care coordination.

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.

Helps people stay at home with the aid of supportive services instead of going to live in a nursing home, hospital, or institution for persons with mental retardation.

Assistance to low income families, pregnant women, disabled, blind, aged, children and long term care. Medicaid is a type of health insurance that helps low-income families get health care. It can help pregnant women, infants, children and adults of any age.

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.

Programs to help families achieve self-sufficiency, provides eligible applicants with information and application assistance with Medicaid services, including Long Term Care options.

Offers a managed health care plan for Medicaid-approved individuals. Services for clients include 24 hour nurse advice line, claims processing, case/medical management, provider relations and medical transportation.

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.

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

Responsible for hearing appeals and resolving complaints that have been filed by people who have applied for or who are receiving services through Medicaid and believe that they have been discriminated against, that their rights have been violated.

The State of Ohio has worked closely with the federal government to improve the way health care services are provided by these programs. You will receive - through the MyCare Ohio health plan you choose - all of the medical, behavioral and long-term services and supports you need. Some of the benefits you will receive at no additional cost from MyCare Ohio: - A MyCare Ohio health plan to serve as your single point of contact for all Medicaid services. - A 24/7 Nurse Advice line to offer immediate assistance with your questions and concerns. - A care team, to include you, your family, your doctor(s), your MyCare Ohio health plan and anyone else you choose to help you make decisions about your health care.

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.

Medicare provides medical coverage to eligible individuals. JFS can help accept applications and determine eligibility for the Medicaid program and reinstate individuals who have lost their Medicaid benefits due to incarceration, institutionalization, noncompliance or other reasons.

Home and community-based waivers are programs of in-home and community care that help Ohio Medicaid consumers remain at home instead of being in a nursing home, hospital or facility for people with mental retardation and/or developmental disabilities.

Provides a means by which individuals may request a state hearing. A state hearing is a meeting with the client, someone from the local agency, and a hearing officer from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). The person from the local agency will explain the action it has taken or wants to take on the case. Then the client will have a chance to tell why they think it is wrong. The hearing officer will listen to both sides of the argument, and may ask questions to help bring out all the facts. The hearing officer will review the facts presented at the hearing, and recommend a decision based on whether or not the rules were correctly followed in the case.

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 an integrated program of home care services designed to address the specific home care needs of those needing nursing and/or daily living services. Two types of benefits packages are available: Home Health Services (formerly Core Services), and Waiver Benefits. Home Health Services include nursing, daily living, and skilled therapy; Waiver services, for those whose medical condition and/or functional status would qualify them for Medicaid coverage in a nursing home or hospital, can also include home delivered meals, emergency response systems, home modifications, adult day health services, out-of-home respite, social work and care coordination.

Assists with the Medicaid process for individuals diagnosed with a severe mental illness, or have been diagnosed with one of the following chronic conditions: such as Cancer, HIV/AIDS or Immune Deficiencies, End Stage Renal Disease, Sickle Cell Anemia, Cystic Fibrosis, Hemophilia. Serves those who have had a previous transplant as well as those who are active on the solid organ or soft tissue transplant waiting list.

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.

Provides services to older adults in their homes as an alternative to nursing home care. PASSPORT services may include personal care/respite, homemaker, adult day care, home delivered meals, chore service, minor home modifications, adaptive devices, home medical equipment, pest control services, transportation, social work, counseling, emergency medical response systems, independent living assistance, and community transition services.

Provides public health insurance for individuals who have been determined to be disabled by Social Security or Medicaid, but are currently able to work. Clients earning over a certain amount may be required to pay a monthly premium.

Provides State Medicaid, Marketplace and Medicare Advantage services to almost 2 million members in 5 states including Ohio.

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.