Alien Emergency Medical Assistance (aema) | Geauga County Job And Family Services
Provides a State and Federally funded medical care benefit (a form of Medicaid) to foreign nationals, immigrants, refugees/entrants/asylees, permanent residents and undocumented persons who are hospitalized for childbirth or experience an emergency medical condition during their stay in the County, and who have limited resources. If eligibility is satisfied, the hospital will be paid directly for the care received. Other providers whose services are directly connected to the emergency event may also be paid, as determined on a case-by-case basis.
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Physical Address
12611 Ravenwood Dr., Ste. 150, Chardon, OH 44024
Hours
M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm
Voice
Fax
(440) 285-7086
Website
Application process
In many cases it is possible to apply though a medical social worker at the hospital involved, or the hospital billing office may assist. Otherwise, phone for information M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Available to anyone who is not a U.S. citizen who is staying in Geauga County (may be documented or undocumented). Must have experienced the sudden onset of an emergency medical condition, including labor and delivery, which requires immediate medical attention. Must be both categorically and financially eligible for Medicaid other than its citizenship requirement.This means aged (over 65), blind or disabled, a child in a family with income up to 200% of poverty, a pregnant woman up to 150% of poverty, or parents of a child up to 90% of poverty. If not already determined, disability status will be determined by the County Medical Services Board (a State agency). The date of entry into this country and the current alien status may affect eligibility, which is determined on a case-by-case basis. Call for detailed information. Does not cover routine pre- or post-natal care, or service related to organ transplant. Service providers must be Medicaid providers.
Service area
Geauga County, Ohio
Agency info
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.