Ohio Medicaid is structured as a group of separately managed care programs that supply health care to specific groups including families, children, the disabled and the elderly. It provides services such as prescriptions, medical equipment, transportation, preventive care and assistance with daily living activities such as dressing, bathing and meal prep. It is available to low-income Ohio residents of any age. To be eligible, adults must:
- Be a U.S. citizen, legal alien or permanent resident
- Be a resident of the state of Ohio
- Have an annual household income under $16,146 for an individual or $21,892 for a couple
- Visit the Get Coverage website or call the Medicaid Consumer Hotline at (800) 324-8680 for more information or to apply.