Ohio Medicaid Eligibility Requirements
This page provides general guidelines for the Ohio Medicaid eligibility requirements. This is an assistance program that provides medical coverage for low-income people of all ages. The department that handles the Medicaid program is Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. If you have questions or issues about the Medicaid application or the eligibility requirements, contact the Ohio Medicaid office.
Ohio Medicaid Overview
Medicaid is a program for people who can't afford to pay for medical care.
Ohio Medicaid Eligibility Requirements - Non Income
The enrollee must be an Ohio resident and a U.S. citizen or legal alien.
Documents Needed For Ohio Medicaid Application
- Proof of income
- Proof of pregnancy if you are pregnant
- Proof of childcare or elderly care deductions
- Proof you live in Ohio
- Proof of citizenship/identification
Ohio Medicaid Benefits
Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Nursing, Family planning, Healthchek (EPSDT) program services, Home health services, Inpatient hospital, Lab & X-ray, Dental & vision, Medicare Premium Assistance, Non-Emergency transportation, Outpatient services, Physician services.
Ohio Medicaid & CHIP Eligibility Levels
Below is the modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) eligibility levels for Ohio Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Eligibility Levels - By Percentage Of Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
| Medicaid Expansion | Medicaid Children | Separate CHIP | Pregnant Women | Parents | Other Adults | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes |
|
N/A | Medicaid: 200% CHIP: N/A |
133% | 133% |
Eligibility Levels - Individual By Monthly Income
| Medicaid Expansion | Medicaid Children | Separate CHIP | Pregnant Women | Parents | Other Adults | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes |
|
N/A | Medicaid: N/A CHIP: N/A |
$1,293 | $1,293 |
Eligibility Levels - Family Of Two By Monthly Income
| Medicaid Expansion | Medicaid Children | Separate CHIP | Pregnant Women | Parents | Other Adults | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes |
|
N/A | Medicaid: $2,622 CHIP: N/A |
$1,743 | $1,743 |
Eligibility Levels - Family Of Three By Monthly Income
| Medicaid Expansion | Medicaid Children | Separate CHIP | Pregnant Women | Parents | Other Adults | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes |
|
N/A | Medicaid: $3,298 CHIP: N/A |
$2,193 | $2,193 |
Eligibility Levels - Family Of Four By Monthly Income
| Medicaid Expansion | Medicaid Children | Separate CHIP | Pregnant Women | Parents | Other Adults | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes |
|
N/A | Medicaid: $3,975 CHIP: N/A |
$2,643 | $2,643 |
