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Medicaid Health Insurance - Ages 19-64; Through 138% Fpl; Not On Medicare | Tuscarawas County Job And Family Services

389 16th Street Southwest, New Philadelphia, OH 44663

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Eligibility

Serves adults age 19 to 64 who are not currently receiving Medicare. Must live in Tuscarawas County and be a United States citizen. Financial eligibility is based solely on income and is set at 138% Federal Poverty Level.

Required documents

One or more of the following, as requested: Proof of age, proof of medical expenses, proof of income and assets. Applicants who are U.S. citizens will have to show proof of citizenship. Primary documents for this purpose are a valid or expired passport, certificate of naturalization, or certificate of U.S. citizenship those who do not have one of these will need TWO documents: a certified birth certificate, hospital birth record, or religious birth record made within 3 months of birth, PLUS an identity document, which in most cases is a government issued I.D. such as state I.D. or driver's license. They may also need documentation of name change for any reason. If client cannot afford the necessary documents, or documents are unavailable, agency worker will assist the client to obtain them or find other options. Services will NOT be denied or terminated because of this requirement, as long as client makes an effort to comply.

Hours

Same as site hours.
(844) 640-6446

Voice - voice | Ohio Benefits Hotline/Shared Services

Languages

None.

Application process

The application process may be started online through the Ohio Benefits self-service portal at https://Benefits.ohio.gov, over the phone through the Ohio Benefits Hotline, or in person. Arrangements will then be made with agency to complete application. MCP-eligible clients must select and enroll in an MCP, or will be auto-enrolled randomly (plan can be changed with reason, or during open enrollment). Those who are enrolled in an MCP will receive an MCP identification card, which will replace their monthly Medicaid health card.

Fees

No fee to apply. Once receiving coverage, individual MCPs may charge co-payments for some services.

Service area

Tuscarawas County, Ohio

Description

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.

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Providing organization

Tuscarawas County Job And Family Services

A local government agency providing public assistance, workforce development, and other social service programs to qualified applicants of Tuscarawas County, Ohio.