Provides public insurance to cover medical services to those of any age who require long term care, which 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. Medicaid is the payer of last resort - Medicare will be billed first if client is eligible for it.

Medicaid (medical assistance) provides health care coverage to families who may not otherwise have access to health care. The program is designed to safeguard the health and well-being of Highland County residents, particularly children, pregnant women, elderly, and individuals with disabilities. Some adults with children may also be eligible. By keeping the community in good health, Medicaid allows individuals to remain productive members of society. Like health care coverage, Medicaid may pay for part of the cost of visits to the doctor, hospital expenses, nursing home care and home health care. In some cases, transportation to the doctor may also be available. Medicaid programs include Healthy Start; Healthy Families; Healthchek; Pregnancy-related services; and Aged, Blind and Disabled among others. Individuals who receive Medicare, but whose income is too high to qualify for Medicaid, may be eligible for the Medicare Premium Assistance 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 their annual renewal.

Provides financial rewards for keeping eligible appointments (checkups, screenings and more). Members can redeem rewards for gift cards to retailers.

Accepts and processes applications for Medicaid, a state and federal program that provides health care insurance coverage for eligible low-income residents of Kentucky.

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is Ohio’s first Executive-level Medicaid agency. ODM delivers health care coverage to nearly 2.4 million residents of Ohio.

Provides public health insurance for individuals who have been determined to be disabled by Social Security or Medicaid, but are currently able to work. Clients earning over a certain amount may be required to pay a monthly premium.

Providing Benefits Screening, CHIP Programs, Family Caregiver Subsidies, Medicaid Applications, Medicaid Applications for Adults and Disabilities and Health Conditions, Medicaid Applications for Pregnant Women assisting Ohio residents in applying for benefits such as food stamps and in filing income tax returns and FAFSA applications

Provides free health coverage under a new income definition (Modified Adjusted Gross Income or "MAGI") introduced by the Federal Affordable Care Act (ACA). Services may include doctor visits, pregnancy services, prescriptions, mental health, substance abuse, hospital care, dental care, vision, immunizations and more.

Determines eligibility and processes applications for Medicaid. Medicaid is a state and federally funded health care coverage plan for low-income and medically vulnerable people who meet financial requirements.

Helps disabled older adults remain safe and independent at home. Prevents unnecessary nursing home placements. Consumer-Directed option gives consumers the option to serve as employer by hiring eligible individuals of their choice to provide their personal care services.

Accepts applications and determines eligibility for the Medicaid program.

PASSPORT (Pre-Admission Screening System Providing Options and Resources Today) provides an alternative to nursing home placement through coordinated in-home services to Medicaid eligible older adults. This program provides Medicaid and state funds to assist and enable an individual with long-term care needs to remain in their own home. Services provided include: Personal Care Assistance, Homemaker, Respite Care, Home Delivered Meals, Chore Service, Medical Transportation, Adult Day Care, Minor Home Modification and repairs, Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies, Nutrition Consultation, Social Work Counseling, Case Management, by an RN or LSW, to coordinate the care plan is provided to all PASSPORT clients.

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).

All county boards of developmental disabilities in Ohio provide local Medicaid authority for the administration of developmental disability waivers.

Plans, coordinates, and develops services for older adults. Provides funds by contracting with organizations that provide direct services to older adults and people under 60 with a disability. Monitors contracted providers and advocates for needs of older adults. Programs include: Senior Community Services, Family Caregiver Support, Passport, Assisted Living Waiver, Ohio Home Care Waiver, Specialized Recovery Services, Senior Farmer's Market Program, Wellness Programs, Long-term Care Ombudsman.

Provides a certified Navigator who connects consumers to the Affordable Care Act's expanded health care options. Facilitates enrollment in insurance through the marketplace or Medicaid through www.Benefits.Ohio.Gov.

Mandated to investigate reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of senior citizens age 60 and above.

Provides Certified Application Counselors who connects consumers to the Affordable Care Act's expanded health care options. Facilitates enrollment in insurance through the marketplace or Medicaid through www.Healthcare.gov. NOTE: Assistance with transportation to appointment may be available.

Medicare provides medical coverage to eligible individuals. JFS can help accept applications and determine eligibility for the Medicaid program and reinstate individuals who have lost their Medicaid benefits due to incarceration, institutionalization, noncompliance or other reasons.

Offers a consumer hotline to provide information and answer questions about Medicaid services in the state of Ohio such as: - Find a Medicaid health care provider. - Explain Medicaid covered services. - Fill out Medicaid applications. - Obtain Medicaid brochures and publications. - Understand Medicaid benefits.

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 low income persons who are Medicare recipients with several programs including Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualifying Individual-1 (QI-1) that offer different levels of assistance to pay Medicare premiums and, in some cases, deductibles and co-payments.

Provides comprehensive in-home, health-related services to 60+ individuals who meet an Intermediate Level of care. Provides Medicaid and state funds to assist and enable an individual with long-term care needs to remain in their own home. Services paid for by PASSPORT and provided by agencies that PASSPORT contracts with. Some of the services available under this program are: personal care, homemaker, adult day care, transportation, medical supplies, home-delivered meals, and nutrition counseling.

Accepts applications and determines eligibility for the Medicaid program.