South Central Ohio Job & Family Services / Medicaid

Who Qualifies for Coverage?

The following individuals may qualify for Medicaid coverage in Ohio:

Individuals with low-income
Pregnant women, infants, and children
Older adults
Individuals with disabilities

To be eligible for coverage, you must:

Be a United States citizen or meet Medicaid citizenship requirements. Your local county Job and Family Services office can help to explain these requirements and can help get you enrolled.
Have or get a Social Security number.
Be an Ohio resident.
Meet financial requirements. Even if you are not sure that you or your family will qualify for coverage, you should still apply. Learn more about the financial requirements of different programs or view examples of financial eligibility by monthly income.

Non-U.S. citizens may be eligible for Alien Emergency Medical Assistance or Refugee Medical Assistance.
Learn more about Medicaid programs and what to expect once you enroll.

http://medicaid.ohio.gov/

Apply at https://benefits.ohio.gov/ or by calling 844-640-6446

http://medicaid.ohio.gov/Portals/0/Resources/Publications/Materials/medicaid-general-info-card-2014-09-online.pdf

Public Assistance

Public assistance refers to government programs that provide funding to communities, individuals and families in need. Examples include: Cash Assistance, Food Assistance, Medicaid, Child Care Assistance, Transportation Assistance and Fraud.

OhioMeansJobs

Our strong partnership with many state and local organizations offer opportunities to job seekers in their path to finding rewarding employment while assisting employers in building a successful workforce.

Child Support

Child Support is money paid by a parent, who isn’t living with his or her children, to help cover the cost of their care. Child Support helps guarantee that children’s basic needs are met: from food, shelter and clothes to education, transportation and medical expenses.

Protective Services

We provide protective services to the elderly and children who are in danger of harm, unable to protect themselves, and/or have no one else to assist them. SCOJFS is mandated to investigate and evaluate all reports of suspected abuse and neglect.