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Public Assistance - Medicaid | Licking County Department Of Job And Family Services

74 South Second Street, Newark, OH 43055

Handicap Accessible.
Eligibility
Residents of Licking County, varies according to program.
Required documents

Hours
Mon-Fri 7am-4:30pm.
Languages
Interpreter Services Available.
Application process
Call, visit website, mail or walk-in.
Fees
None.
Service area
Licking County, Ohio
Medicaid provides medical insurance coverage to low income people age 65 or over, blind, disabled, pregnant or members of families with dependent children. There are many types of Medicaid, including: Medicaid for aged (65 or over), blind, or disabled people, Healthy Start/Healthy Families Medicaid, for income eligible pregnant women, children and families, Nursing Home Medicaid, with special rules for people in nursing homes, Waiver Medicaid, with in-home nursing assistance and other services to elderly or disabled people who would otherwise be in a nursing home. Medicaid benefits require an annual renewal, which will impact the new enrollees for the first time this year. Medicaid recipients may contact JFS for information on their annual renewal.
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.