Medicaid Waiver Programs in Ohio
Medicaid waivers are programs offered through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), the Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (ODMRDD), and the Ohio Department of Aging. Waiver programs provide services to people who would otherwise be in a nursing home or hospital to receive long-term care. There are many factors that determine a person's eligibility for a waiver, such as the type and extent of their disability, the prognosis, and their financial assets. Each waiver provides different types of services. Contact the agency that administers the waiver for specific information about eligibility requirements and services offered.
This section offers general information about waiver programs in Ohio. Contact the agency that administers the waiver to verify the information provided in this section and for more specific information about eligibility, services, and how to apply.
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The Individual Options Waiver (IO Waiver) is for people with mental retardation or developmental disabilities who meet the waiver's eligibility requirements. Services provided through this waiver allow people to stay in their homes and get support rather than living in an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/MR). This waiver is administered by the Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (ODMRDD).
Resources from the ODMRDD
The following links provide more information on eligibility requirements, services provided, and how to apply. You can also contact your county board of MRDD for information.
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The Level I Waiver is for people with mental retardation or developmental disabilities who meet the waiver's eligibility requirements. Services provided through this waiver allow people to stay in their homes and get support rather than living in an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/MR). This waiver is administered by the Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (ODMRDD).
Resources from the ODMRDD
The following links provide more information on eligibility requirements, services provided, and how to apply. You can also contact your county board of MRDD for information.
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The Ohio Home Care Program offers services through the Ohio Home Care Waiver and Transitions Waiver. The waivers are designed to meet the home care needs of people who have certain medical conditions and/or functional abilities that would qualify them for Medicaid coverage in a nursing home or hospital. This program is administered by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS).
Resources from the ODJFS
The following links provide more information on eligibility requirements, services provided, and how to apply. You can also contact your county department of Job and Family Services for information.
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The Ohio Department of Aging offers several waiver programs. These programs are designed to by provide care assistance so older Ohioans can remain at home instead of moving into a nursing home or other facility.
Resources from the Ohio Department of Aging:
The following links provide more information on eligibility requirements, services provided, and how to apply. You can also contact your Area Agency on Aging for information.
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