MEDICAID REINSTATEMENT FOR EX-OFFENDERS | LICKING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES

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.

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Physical Address

74 South Second Street, Newark, OH 43058-5030

Hours

Mon-Fri 7am-4:30pm.

Fax

(740) 670-8992

Application process

Call, visit website, mail or walk-in.

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.

Languages

Interpreter Services Available.

Agency info

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.