Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
513-721-1025 or 800-252-0155
www.help4seniors.org
Ohio Home Care
Waiver Program
FACT SHEET
Ohio’s Medicaid in-home care
program for people under age 60
The Ohio Home Care Waiver program is an
in-home long-term care option for nancially
eligible children and adults who have signicant
disabilities and/or mental health needs. Without
the Ohio Home Care Waiver, these individuals
might be forced to leave their homes in order to
receive care in a hospital, nursing home or other
institutional setting.
The Ohio Home Care Waiver program preserves
independence by giving participants greater
control and choice over their care, including
where they receive care, the types of services
they receive and who provides their services.
Council on Aging (COA) screens, enrolls and
provides case management to people enrolled
in the program. For this program, COA’s service
area includes 21 counties in the regions of
Cincinnati, Dayton and Lima.
What is the Ohio Home Care Waiver?
The Ohio Home Care Waiver program provides in-
home long-term care services for nancially eligible
individuals (people under age 60) who otherwise would
be at risk for hospital or nursing home placement.
The Ohio Home Care Waiver gives you:
• Services and supports to help you remain
independent in the setting of your choice.
• Greater choice and control over your care.
• A Medicaid card that entitles you to the full range
of Medicaid benets, including hospitalization,
physician care, prescription drugs and many other
types of services.
Who is eligible for the Ohio Home Care Waiver?
In order to be eligible for the program, you must be:
• Age 59 or younger (under age 60). Those enrolled
in the Ohio Home Care Waiver program transfer to
the PASSPORT program when they turn age 60.
• Financially eligible for Medicaid (low-income).
• In need of skilled or intermediate care: hands-on
help with dressing, bathing, toileting, grooming,
eating or mobility. A physician must certify the
level of care needed.
A Council on Aging case manager will meet with you
to determine your eligibility. If you qualify, your case
manager will work with you and your family to develop
a service plan that meets your individual needs.
How do I apply for the Ohio Home Care Waiver?
You must apply for the Ohio Home Care Waiver at your
county’s Department of Job and Family Services. That
department will initiate the process of your application
and notify Council on Aging of your approval. We will
contact you to schedule an assessment for the program.
Call for more information: (800) 252-0155.
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