Non-Citizen Emergency Medical Assistance (NCEMA) | Portage County Department Of Job And Family Services
449 South Meridian Street, 2nd Floor, Portage County Administration Building, Ravenna, OH 44266
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Assistance for those with disabilities or language requirements can be arranged for with advance notice.
Accepts applications from the medical social worker or the billing office at the hospital involved. Call the office to schedule an appointment. All medical bills related to the event should be submitted (except for labor and delivery up to two (2) days). Application will be reviewed and determination will be made of medically necessary days and charges which will be paid for.
No fee. 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.
Portage County, Ohio
Description
Provides a State and Federally funded medical care benefit (a form of Medicaid) to low-income 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.
Providing organization
Portage County Department Of Job And Family Services
A local government agency providing public assistance, workforce development, and other social service programs to qualified applicants of Portage County, Ohio.
