Who Is Qualified to Get Ohio Medicaid Benefits?
Quality healthcare can be expensive, making it out of reach for some Ohio families. The state of Ohio, with funding from the federal government, offers four Medicaid plans for low-income families who meet the qualifications. While each of these plans is designed for a different demographic, they all require beneficiaries to meet income eligibility guidelines, be Ohio residents and meet citizenship requirements, which include having a Social Security Number.
Children, Families and Pregnant Women
There are two Ohio Medicaid plan for children, families and pregnant women. Children and pregnant women in families making up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level are eligible for Healthy Start, also known as the State Children's Health Insurance Program. For families with an income up to 90 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, Medicaid benefits are extended to all family members, as long as someone under age 19 lives in the household.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Project
The Ohio Department of Health's Breast and Cervical Cancer Project extends Ohio Medicaid benefits to uninsured women who need treatment for breast and/or cervical cancer. To be eligible for this program, women must meet the basic residency requirements, and have been screen for breast and cervical cancer through the Ohio BCCP. This Medicaid option covers the woman's health care expenses while she is being treated for cancer or precancerous conditions, and the eligibility ends when the treatment ends, unless she qualifies for another Medicaid program.
Aged, Disabled and Blind
Ohio has Medicaid options for Ohio residents over age 65 or disabled as well. To qualify for the Medicaid for the Aged, Blind or Disabled, you must be over age 65, legally blind or have a disability as classified by the Social Security Administration. You must meet the basic requirements for eligibility, and provide proof of your age, income, disability, citizenship and other health insurance. This is generally done through a face-to-face interview with a caseworker at your local job and family services office.
Medicaid Buy-In for Workers with Disabilities
If you are disabled but still working, you may qualify for Ohio's Medicaid Buy-In for Workers with Disabilities program. If you are between the ages of 16 and 64, work either full or part time and are disabled, per the Social Security Administration guidelines and meet the residency requirements, you can apply for MBIWD benefits. If you qualify for this program, and your income is more than 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, you are required to pay a monthly premium for your benefits.
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