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Medicaid For The Aged, Blind And Disabled | Jefferson County Department Of Job And Family Services

125 South 5th Street, Steubenville, OH 43952

- Must live in Jefferson County and be a United States citizen. - Must be age 65 or over, or be considered legally blind, or be an individual diagnosed with a disability (as classified by the Social Security Administration). - Must meet other basic household income and resource requirements. - Individuals who meet all requirements except income may be eligible for Medicaid Spenddown. - NOTE: Financial eligibility takes into account both income and resources and is set at 75% Federal Poverty Level (FPL). (Anyone who already receives any dollar amount of SSI will automatically qualify for Medicaid without filing a separate application or meeting an asset test.)
Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm. Application (original or reinstatement) must be approved or denied within 30 to 45 days not including disability determination.
(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

None.

Call the office to schedule an appointment. An intake interview is necessary in order to obtain service (Homebound individuals may conduct the interview by phone or send an authorized representative in their place. Call for details.). Clients who may be eligible for Medicare will be referred for enrollment. NOTE: Those who are waiting for disability determination by Social Security can receive their disability determination for Medicaid through the county. This process can take weeks to months.

- Enrollment has no fee. - There may be small co-payments for some services.

Jefferson County, Ohio

Description

- Provides health care coverage consisting of a primary and acute care benefit package and long-term care if a person has the required level of care need. - Covered services include may prescription drugs, home care, doctor visits, hospital care, laboratory and x-rays, medical equipment and supplies, dental care, transportation, mental health, vision services, long-term care, alcohol and drug rehabilitation and other services.

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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.