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- Welcome to Council on Aging’s Aging and Disability Resource Directory. Here you will find information and resources available for older adults, people with disabilities, families and caregivers in our region. To use the directory, enter a search term in the search box and select a county or area from the drop-down menu, or click on the topics links below the search box.
- If you are looking for information on housing for older adults in our region, click the button below to search our housing database.
- What is included in our resource directory
- Read our external links policy
- To have your organization listed in our Resource Directory, please complete this form and follow the submission instructions. We reserve the right to accept or decline requests at our discretion.
This section provides information, resources and contact information for people who need care – whether at home, in the community or in a nursing home. Most of the information in this section is aimed at helping you stay independent at home.
Health and SafetyAs we age, there are things we can do for ourselves and our loved-ones to to protect our health and safety. Whether it’s finding a new physician or preparing for a disaster, resources in this section can help.
HousingWhether you need help with a home repair, rental or utility assistance, or finding a home to suit your particular health needs, COA’s housing resources and information can help.
Work, Education and LeisureLearn something, have some fun! Resources in this section will help you find the information you need, whether you want to take a class, find a park, find a job, volunteer, or travel the world.
Resource Directory Results
How to Print your Search Results
To Print a Single Resource – Click the “Print Resource” link within the resource listing to view a printer-friendly page. When the page opens, right-click within the page and select “Print”.
To Print Multiple Resources – First, select specific resources for your list by checking the “Add to List” box next to each resource. Or, to print all the resources shown on the page, check the “Add All To Print List” box. Next, click “Print List” to generate a printer-friendly PDF document. You can then print the document or save it to your computer.
NOTE: Remember to print your list before you leave this page. Checked items will be lost if you leave this page.
Lesson 02: Medicaid Eligibility
Ohio Medicaid provides coverage to the following groups:
- Children (up to age 19)
- Pregnant women
- Families with children younger than 19
- People with disabilities
- Older adults (age 65 and older)
- Certain women screened for Breast and/or Cervical Cancer
- Other types of assistance: Medicare Premium, Disability Medical, Refugee Medical, Alien Emergency Medical
To qualify for Medicaid, a person must meet basic requirements:
- be a U.S. 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.
- be an Ohio resident;
- have or get a social security number; and
- meet certain financial requirements.
Income
Medicaid eligibility depends in part on monthly income. Monthly income cannot exceed a specified standard amount. The standard amount usually increases each year. If a person with medical expenses has an income that exceeds the standards, he/she may be able to achieve Medicaid eligibility through a method known as "Spend Down".
Resources/Assets
Eligibility for Medicaid also depends upon current resources/assets. Total resource amounts cannot exceed a specified limit.
Should I apply?
You may want to consider applying for Medicaid if any of the following are true:
- You are aged (65 years old or older), blind, or disabled and have limited income and resources.
- You are terminally ill and want to get hospice services.
- You are aged, blind, or disabled; live in a nursing home; and have limited income and resources.
- You are aged, blind, or disabled and need nursing home care, but can stay at home with special community care services.
- You are eligible for Medicare and have limited income and resources.