How to Apply for Medicaid in Columbus, Ohio

Ohio Medicaid offers health insurance to eligible low-income Ohioans. Depending on which program you are accepted to and the state of your financial situation, you can receive coverage for doctor visits, lab work, medications, surgical procedures, vision and dental care, and much more. If you live in Columbus, Ohio and you need healthcare but cannot pay for it, you may be eligible to receive Medicaid benefits. To find out if you qualify, submit an application to the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services.

Things You'll Need

• Medicaid application form
• Various supporting documents

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Instructions

• 1

  Find out if you meet Ohio Medicaid's basic eligibility rules. You must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise live in the United States legally, be a resident of Ohio, possess a social security number and have limited income and resources.

• 2

  Select the program that you wish to apply to. Ohio Medicaid offers several programs for different groups of people.These groups include pregnant women, children and their families; aged, blind and disabled people; and Medicare recipients who need financial assistance with their Medicare expenses. If you don't know which program you should apply to, call the Medicaid hotline at 800-324-8680 or the Franklin County office which serves Columbus residents at 614-462-4000. An agent will help you choose the most appropriate program.

• 3

  Download the application form for the program you are applying to; refer to the first link under References for all Medicaid application forms. Or, call 800-324-8680 or 614-462-4000 to request an application form be mailed to you.

• 4

  Gather the following information and evidence documents where applicable: proof of income and resources; evidence of U.S. citizenship or other legal status; proof of your pregnancy; other forms of health insurance; and evidence of your age and/or disability. Verify the documents you'll need by looking at your application packet.

• 5

  Complete, sign and date the application. Then mail or bring your application and supporting documents to:
  Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services
  80 East Fulton Street
  Columbus, OH 43215-5127

  You can also fax your application materials to the Franklin County office at 614-462-5974.