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Healthy Start (SCHIP) | Jefferson County Department Of Job And Family Services

125 South 5th Street, Steubenville, OH 43952

Healthy Start or State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) is available to: - Uninsured children age 19 or under in families with income up to 206% of the Federal Poverty Guideline Level. - Insured children age 19 and under in families with income up to 156% of the Federal Poverty Guideline Level. - Pregnant women in families with income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline Level. - Residents of Jefferson County. - Legal resident aliens may have additional requirements to qualify. Must meet the following additional basic requirements: - Be a U.S. citizen or meet Medicaid citizenship requirements. - Have or get a Social Security number. - Must notify the county if there is a change in family circumstances that may impact eligibility. - Participants must notify the County JFS if there is a change in family circumstances that may impact eligibility.
Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm.
(800) 324-8680

Voice - voice | Medicaid Hotline

(740) 282-0961

Voice - voice | Social Services / Abuse Reporting

(844) 640-6446

Voice - voice | To apply for cash, food or Medicaid assistance

https://benefits.ohio.gov

Utilizes language interpretation services.

- The application process may be started online through the Ohio Benefits self-service portal, over the phone or in person. Arrangements will then be made with agency. - Participants must re-apply once every two (2) months.

- No fee for those who qualify. - Some services may have small copays from $1 to $3.

Jefferson County, Ohio

Description

Provides free health coverage for low-income children, youth and pregnant women. Services may include doctor visits, pregnancy services, prescriptions, mental health, substance abuse, hospital care, dental care, vision, immunizations and more.

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Providing organization

Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Ohio.