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Medicaid Health Insurance - Buy-In For Workers With Disabilities / Ohio Workability | Geauga County Job And Family Services

12611 Ravenwood Dr., Ste. 150, Chardon, OH 44024

Serves residents of Geauga County age 16 and older who are U.S. citizens or qualified aliens. Must be determined disabled by the Social Security Administration or by Ohio Medicaid. Must be employed in paid, taxed work (full- or part-time). Must meet certain financial criteria (there are a number of deductions, so anyone who may otherwise be eligible is encouraged to apply). Premiums are required for those with annual gross income greater that 150% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Consumers who must pay premium will be subject to termination from the program if they do not pay the premium for two consecutive months. However, they may re-enroll once all delinquent premiums are paid (as long as they meet all other eligibility).
Generally, will need proof of income and disability.
M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm
(440) 285-1299

Voice - voice | HEAP Appointment Line

(440) 285-9141

Voice - voice | Administrative

(800) 324-8680

Voice - voice | Medicaid Customer Svc. Hotline

Phone or walk in for information and to request an application. Applications may be mailed in. May also submit application by web site. Those with general questions about Medicaid or Medicaid Managed care Plans can call the Medicaid Customer Service Hotline M-F: 7:00am-8:00pm; Sa: 8:00am-5:00pm.

Application to the program is free. Premiums may be charged for the medical coverage.

Geauga County, Ohio

Description

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.

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Providing organization

Geauga County Job And Family Services

Government agency that promotes self-sufficiency and family stability by providing emergency financial assistance, employment services, child and adult protective services, child support services, Medicaid, food assistance (SNAP), child development programming, and a wide variety of social services.