Medicaid is a state and federally funded health care coverage plan administered by ODM (Ohio Department of Medicaid). Medicaid provides health care coverage to low-income and medically vulnerable individuals of all ages.
Depending on each individual’s coverage type, monthly premiums or co-pays may apply.
In order to access Ohio Medicaid benefits, a person must be a citizen of the U.S., have a Social Security number, meet certain financial requirements, and be a resident of Ohio. In addition, Medicaid qualifications do in some cases limit other resources, such as property, stocks, bonds, or other assets. However, a residence, personal belongings and a vehicle are typically not taken into account in the limit on resources when Medicaid determines whether a person qualifies for the program.
Medicaid provides health care coverage to a number of different groups of people who meet the financial requirements. There are two major groups and each major group has several programs.
Medicaid provides health coverage to several different groups of individuals who meet financial requirements. There are three major groups, Covered Families and Children, Medicaid Expansion, and individuals who are Aged, Blind or have a Disability. Each major group has several programs.
Provides family or individual coverage based on income and the presence of a child or pregnant woman in the home. This group is required to select a Managed Care Provider to render Medicaid services once the individual is determined eligible. Current managed care providers for Champaign County include Caresource, Molina, Buckeye, Paramount, & UHC (United Healthcare).
You can file an application in person during regular business hours, by mailing in a completed application, dropping an application in our drop box (In parking lot outside the BMV), via email at [email protected] or by faxing a completed application to 937-484-1506. You can also apply online at Self Service Portal Home Page (ohio.gov).
Effective January 1, 2014 – all individuals with income at or below 138% federal poverty level are eligible for expanded Medicaid benefits. Applications are encouraged for this benefit through benefits.ohio.gov website.
In general, Medicaid provides comprehensive coverage for necessary health services. There are two benefit packages: The Basic Health Plan, and the Long-Term Care Health Plan.
