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Medicaid Reinstatement For Ex-Offenders | Licking County Department Of Job And Family Services

74 South Second Street, Newark, OH 43055

Handicap Accessible.
Eligibility
Ex-Offenders incarcerated after March 2, 2009; and who will be incarcerated less than 1 year; and were receiving Medicaid benefits prior to incarceration.
Required documents
Must provide written proof of incarceration and release
Hours
Mon-Fri 7am-4:30pm.
Languages
Interpreter Services Available.
Application process
Call, visit website, mail or walk-in.
Service area
Crawford County, Ohio Knox County, Ohio Guernsey County, Ohio Marion County, Ohio Athens County, Ohio Pickaway County, Ohio Coshocton County, Ohio Noble County, Ohio Licking County, Ohio Wyandot County, Ohio Washington County, Ohio Monroe County, Ohio
ODJFS filed an emergency rule that will allow offenders incarcerated on or after March 2, 2009, who will be incarcerated less than 1 year and were receiving Medicaid benefits prior to incarceration, to have an expedited process to reinstate Medicaid benefits after release from prison. The offender will only need to take written proof of incarceration and release to his/her local ODJFS office to reestablish benefits. The offender will be granted reinstatement of benefits for 60 days.
Last assured
02/09/2026
Providing organization
Licking County Department Of Job And Family Services
A combined Agency administering Federal, State, and County Programs involving employment & training services, self-sufficiency services (cash assistance, medical coverage, food assistance, etc.) and social services for children and adults.