Provides assistance with health insurance enrollment through the health care marketplace; also provides presumptive eligibility, which enrolls someone immediately if they meet eligibility requirements.

The Family Support Services program provides supports, services, and assistance to enable individuals to care for their family member with disabilities at home and to enhance their quality of life. Services provided include: - Respite care - Adaptive equipment - Special diets - Home modifications - Counseling - Education - Training sessions and/or materials - Other services individualized to each family’s needs.

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).

Provides and assists in arranging for child care services for families who are on public assistance, employed or in training who meet income as well as other eligibility criteria; payment can be made to licensed day care centers or certified home providers.

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 thier annual renewal.

Provides Medicaid, a state and federally funded health care coverage plan for low-income and medically vulnerable people who meet financial requirements.

Provide Pack N Play portable cribs and Safe Sleep Survival Kits to families and caregivers that are unable to provide a safe sleep environment due to financial hardship. Survival Kit contains a sheet for the Pack N Play, a sleep sack for the infant, a bedtime storybook and educational materials for the parents. Family must come to Board of Health office to pick up Pack N Play and receive instruction on proper assembly and use before taking Pack N Play home.

Offers partial financial assistance for eligible families to cover daycare services. Funds can be used at any licensed childcare center or registered home care provider in Lakewood.

Medical assistance for elderly or disabled persons with limited income and resources, recipients of OWF, SSI and Healthy Start Program

COVID-19 Temporary Message: Beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 12:00 p.m., Ashtabula County Job & Family Services (ACJFS) will limit public access at their 2924 Donahoe Drive and 2247 Lake Avenue locations. This will not prevent determination of eligibility as ACJFS will continue to operate behind the scenes to ensure residents receive critical benefits. Those receiving any type of benefit from the ACJFS are strongly encouraged to contact the agency via phone or internet, versus appearing in person. Personal documents can be uploaded to www.benefits.ohio.gov, faxed to 440-998-1538, placed in the lobby drop boxes at either location, emailed to: [email protected], or mailed to 2924 Donahoe Dr., Ashtabula, OH 44004.

Provides and assists in arranging for child care services for families who are on public assistance, employed or in training who meet income as well as other eligibility criteria; payment can be made to licensed day care centers or certified home providers.

Offers a managed health care plan for Medicaid-approved individuals. Services for clients include 24 hour nurse advise line, medical transportation, vision/dental care, case management, Teladoc - 24 hour access to a doctor, rewards programs.

Provides financial assistance for family members who are serving as primary caregivers for veterans with a serious illness or disability. Eligible caregivers may receive respite care, assistance with medical care-related travel expenses, caregiver education and training, and other supportive services.

Provides assistance with applying for, reporting changes to, and recertifying for public benefits including Medicaid, Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program (KCHIP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). Assistance is available in person and over the phone at no cost.

If your Direction Card is lost, stolen, or damaged, call the Helpline at 866-386-3071 to report it. When you call, you will be told where to go to get a new card. No one else will be able to use your card once you report it missing. If your Eppicard (cash assistance) is lost or stolen, call the helpline at 866-320-8822.

Home and community-based waivers are programs of in-home and community care that help Ohio Medicaid consumers remain at home instead of being in a nursing home, hospital or facility for people with mental retardation and/or developmental disabilities.

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.

Provides time-limited cash benefits and supportive services to low-income, eligible families. Supportive services include child care vouchers, transportation allowances, job search and placement assistance, food stamps (SNAP/Ohio Direction Card) and health care benefits (Medicaid HMO for families) - details of these services are listed in separate service groups. Recipients are required to participate in a combination of developmental activities (parenting classes, life skills training, counseling) and/or work/training activities to remain in the program.

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 thier annual renewal.

Programs to help families achieve self-sufficiency, provides eligible applicants with food stamps and Medicaid services. Ohio utilizes the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Program to administer food stamp distribution. Eligible families receive an electronic card with a dollar credit equal to the maximum monthly benefits based on family income, family size, and other eligibility criteria. Families/individuals use the EBT card at participating stores. The family/individual is able to add credit to the card each month for basic food items to support the household.

Helps people eligible for Medicare who have limited income and assets get help paying the cost of Medicare premiums, deductibles or coinsurance.

Provides health care coverage for qualifying individuals that covers the following services: doctor visits, hospital care, prescription drugs, preventative care, family planning, dental care, transportation, vision services, mental health and substance abuse treatment services. Also offers Long-Term Care Health Plan, Ohio Home Care Waiver, and PASSPORT.

Provides women's health care services such as pregnancy testing, General pregnancy counseling, pap smears, prenatal care services, gynecology services, WIC and general obstetrics

Provides services for individuals interested in applying for Medicaid, offers information and counseling to new and current applicants and offers non-medical transportation services.

Determination of eligibility for subsidized child care for parents who are working, attending school, or participating in OWF Work Activities. Conduct in-home provider inspections to insure provider compliance with state regulations.

Provides support services to those extended family members who accept the charge of caregiver at Franklin County Children Services case closure. Service is provided through financial assistance, service linkage, support groups, and one-to-one counseling. Support services and limited material assistance is also provided to eligible kinship caregivers with open FCCS cases.