Ohio Resources

Health Insurance & Medical Coverage

Ohio Department of Medicaid — Health insurance coverage for doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions (when eligible) — https://medicaid.ohio.gov/

 

Ohio Department of Health — Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program (OHDAP) (formulary/insurance assistance) — https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/Ryan-White-Part-B-HIV-Client-Services/AIDS-Drug-Assistance-Program/

 

Ohio Department of Health — Bureau of HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis program hub — https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/about-us/offices-bureaus-and-departments/hiv-sti-viral-hepatitis/welcome

 

Ohio Department of Health — Breast & Cervical Cancer Project (BCCP) navigation and screening help — https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/breast-cervical-cancer-project/welcome-to

 

2) Personal Care & Daily Living Support (in-home or facility)

Ohio Department of Medicaid — Home Care Attendant (help with daily activities at home) —  

Ohio Department of Medicaid — Personal Care Aide (help bathing, dressing, hygiene, etc.) — Structured Family Caregiving (support when family provides care) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/HCBS/OHCW_Handbook_7.1.2025.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Homemaker/Personal Care (IO Waiver) —Participant-Directed Homemaker/Personal Care

https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

Homemaker personal care (Level One) —  

https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/Waivers/HCBSWaivers/ProgramInformation/Level_One.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Aging — Assisted Living Waiver: Personal care — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/v1726589962/aging.ohio.gov/Assisted_Living_Medicaid_Waiver.pdf

 

3) Care Coordination & Service Planning (navigation, approvals, monitoring, appeals)

Ohio Department of Medicaid — HCBS waiver gateway page — https://medicaid.ohio.gov/families-and-individuals/citizen-programs-and-initiatives/hcbs/waivers/

 

Ohio Department of Medicaid — Ohio Home Care Waiver overview — https://medicaid.ohio.gov/families-and-individuals/citizen-programs-and-initiatives/hcbs/ohio-home-care-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Medicaid — Case management (OHCW) — Health & welfare monitoring (OHCW) — Periodic needs assessment (OHCW) — Annual waiver eligibility assessment (OHCW) — Care team coordination meetings (OHCW) — Service authorization (OHCW) — Referrals/connection to providers (OHCW) — Service plan monitoring (OHCW) — Person-centered service planning (OHCW) —  State hearing/appeal pathway (OHCW) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/HCBS/OHCW_Handbook_7.1.2025.pdf

 

 Ohio Department of Aging — PASSPORT waiver overview/entry — https://aging.ohio.gov/care-and-living/get-help/home-and-community-care/passport-1

 

Ohio Department of Aging — Assisted Living Waiver overview (PDF) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/v1726589962/aging.ohio.gov/Assisted_Living_Medicaid_Waiver.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Medicaid + Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Level One Waiver program summary — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/Waivers/HCBSWaivers/ProgramInformation/Level_One.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Individual Options Waiver overview - Support Brokerage (IO Waiver) — Money Management (IO Waiver) —

https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Money management (Level One) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/Waivers/HCBSWaivers/ProgramInformation/Level_One.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Housing Transition & Tenancy Sustaining Services (IO Waiver) — https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — SELF Waiver overview — https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/1-self-waiver

 

4) Transportation Assistance (medical + non-medical)

Ohio Department of Medicaid — Non-emergency medical transportation (NET) — https://medicaid.ohio.gov/families-and-individuals/srvcs/transportation

 

Ohio Department of Medicaid — Supplemental Transportation Services (OHCW) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/HCBS/OHCW_Handbook_7.1.2025.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Non-Medical Transportation (IO Waiver) — https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Transportation (IO Waiver) — https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Self-Directed Transportation (IO Waiver) — https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Non-medical transportation (Level One) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/Waivers/HCBSWaivers/ProgramInformation/Level_One.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Transportation (Level One) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/Waivers/HCBSWaivers/ProgramInformation/Level_One.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Aging — Assisted Living Waiver: Transportation — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/v1726589962/aging.ohio.gov/Assisted_Living_Medicaid_Waiver.pdf

 

5) Meals & Nutrition Support

Ohio Department of Medicaid — Home Delivered Meals (OHCW) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/HCBS/OHCW_Handbook_7.1.2025.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Nutrition (IO Waiver) — https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Home Delivered Meals (IO Waiver) — https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Home-delivered meals (Level One) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/Waivers/HCBSWaivers/ProgramInformation/Level_One.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Aging — Assisted Living Waiver: Meals (3 meals/day) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/v1726589962/aging.ohio.gov/Assisted_Living_Medicaid_Waiver.pdf

 

6) Assistive Technology & Accessibility Modifications (devices, safety tech, home/vehicle changes)

Ohio Department of Medicaid — Supplemental Adaptive & Assistive Devices (OHCW) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/HCBS/OHCW_Handbook_7.1.2025.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Vehicle Modification (IO Waiver) — https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Remote Support and Equipment (IO Waiver) — https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Specialized medical equipment and supplies (Level One) — Environmental accessibility adaptations (Level One) —   Vehicle modification (Level One) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/Waivers/HCBSWaivers/ProgramInformation/Level_One.pdf

 

7) Respite & Caregiver Support

Ohio Department of Medicaid — Out-of-Home Respite (OHCW) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/HCBS/OHCW_Handbook_7.1.2025.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Community Respite (IO Waiver) — https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Residential Respite (IO Waiver) — https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Informal respite (Level One) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/Waivers/HCBSWaivers/ProgramInformation/Level_One.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Respite—community (Level One) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/Waivers/HCBSWaivers/ProgramInformation/Level_One.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Respite—residential (Level One) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/Waivers/HCBSWaivers/ProgramInformation/Level_One.pdf

 

8) Community, Day, & Life Skills Programs

Ohio Department of Medicaid — Adult Day Health Services (OHCW) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/HCBS/OHCW_Handbook_7.1.2025.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Medicaid — Community Integration Service (OHCW) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/HCBS/OHCW_Handbook_7.1.2025.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Adult Day Support (IO Waiver) — https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Vocational Habilitation (IO Waiver) — https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Adult day support (Level One) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/Waivers/HCBSWaivers/ProgramInformation/Level_One.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Vocational habilitation (Level One) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/Waivers/HCBSWaivers/ProgramInformation/Level_One.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Aging — Assisted Living Waiver: Social/recreational programming — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/v1726589962/aging.ohio.gov/Assisted_Living_Medicaid_Waiver.pdf

 

9) Employment & Vocational Support

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Career Planning (IO Waiver) — https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Individual Employment Support (IO Waiver) — https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Group Employment Support (IO Waiver) — https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Career planning (Level One) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/Waivers/HCBSWaivers/ProgramInformation/Level_One.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Individual employment supports (Level One) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/Waivers/HCBSWaivers/ProgramInformation/Level_One.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Group employment support (Level One) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/Waivers/HCBSWaivers/ProgramInformation/Level_One.pdf

 

10) Nursing & Clinical Services

Ohio Department of Medicaid — Waiver Nursing (OHCW) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/HCBS/OHCW_Handbook_7.1.2025.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Waiver Nursing (IO Waiver) — https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Waiver Nursing Delegation (IO Waiver) — https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Aging — Assisted Living Waiver: Nursing — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/v1726589962/aging.ohio.gov/Assisted_Living_Medicaid_Waiver.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Clinical therapeutic intervention (Level One) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/Waivers/HCBSWaivers/ProgramInformation/Level_One.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Functional behavioral assessment (Level One) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/Waivers/HCBSWaivers/ProgramInformation/Level_One.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Health Care Assessment (IO Waiver) — https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Health care assessment (Level One) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/Waivers/HCBSWaivers/ProgramInformation/Level_One.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Medicaid — Health & welfare monitoring (OHCW) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/HCBS/OHCW_Handbook_7.1.2025.pdf

 

11) Housing & Independent Living Support

Ohio Department of Medicaid — Community Transition Service (one-time help setting up safe living in community) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/HCBS/OHCW_Handbook_7.1.2025.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities — Ohio Shared Living (IO Waiver) — https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Ohio Department of Aging — Assisted Living Waiver (services in certified assisted living facilities) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/v1726589962/aging.ohio.gov/Assisted_Living_Medicaid_Waiver.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Medicaid — Home Maintenance and Chore Service (basic home upkeep) — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/HCBS/OHCW_Handbook_7.1.2025.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Aging — Assisted Living Waiver: Supportive services—housekeeping — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/v1726589962/aging.ohio.gov/Assisted_Living_Medicaid_Waiver.pdf

 

Ohio Department of Aging — Assisted Living Waiver: Supportive services—maintenance — https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/v1726589962/aging.ohio.gov/Assisted_Living_Medicaid_Waiver.pdf

 

12) Crisis, Behavioral Health, & Specialized Youth Services

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (OhioMHAS/DBH) — Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) — https://dbh.ohio.gov/get-help/crisis-systems/mobile-response-and-stabilization-services-mrss

 

Ohio Department of Medicaid — MRSS overview — https://medicaid.ohio.gov/families-and-individuals/citizen-programs-and-initiatives/mrss/mrss

 

Ohio Medicaid Managed Care — OhioRISE (complex behavioral health + multisystem needs) — https://managedcare.medicaid.ohio.gov/managed-care/ohiorise

 

Ohio Medicaid Managed Care — About OhioRISE — https://managedcare.medicaid.ohio.gov/managed-care/ohiorise/00-ohiorise

 

Ohio Department of Children and Youth — Help Me Grow (early childhood / developmental concerns) — https://childrenandyouth.ohio.gov/for-families/early-childhood-development/help-me-grow

 

Ohio Early Intervention — Ohio Early Intervention statewide system — https://ohioearlyintervention.org/

 

Ohio Department of Health — Complex Medical Help Program (CMH) — https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/complex-medical-help/complex-medical-help

 

Ohio Department of Children and Youth — “Assistance for children with special health care needs” (CMH entry page) — https://childrenandyouth.ohio.gov/for-families/apply/assistance-for-children-special-health-care-needs

 

Ohio Department of Health — TB program support — https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/tuberculosis/tb_welcome

 

Ohio Department of Health — Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention — https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/Childhood-Lead-Poisoning

 

 

If you need health insurance or help paying for care

Start with Ohio Medicaid: https://medicaid.ohio.gov/

 

Help with HIV medicine/coverage: https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/Ryan-White-Part-B-HIV-Client-Services/AIDS-Drug-Assistance-Program/

 

Breast/cervical cancer screening help: https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/breast-cervical-cancer-project/welcome-to

 

If you need help at home (bathing, dressing, daily life)

Learn about Ohio Home Care Waiver: https://medicaid.ohio.gov/families-and-individuals/citizen-programs-and-initiatives/hcbs/ohio-home-care-waiver

 

OHCW services handbook (details): https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/HCBS/OHCW_Handbook_7.1.2025.pdf

 

DODD IO Waiver services (for developmental disabilities): https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

If you need someone to help plan and set up services

HCBS waivers starting page: https://medicaid.ohio.gov/families-and-individuals/citizen-programs-and-initiatives/hcbs/waivers/

 

PASSPORT waiver (older adults): https://aging.ohio.gov/care-and-living/get-help/home-and-community-care/passport-1

 

If you need rides (to doctors or other places)

Medicaid medical rides (NET): https://medicaid.ohio.gov/families-and-individuals/srvcs/transportation

 

IO Waiver transportation options: https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

If you need meals or help with food

OHCW services handbook (meals info): https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/HCBS/OHCW_Handbook_7.1.2025.pdf

 

IO Waiver meals/nutrition: https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

If you need equipment or home changes (ramps, grab bars, devices)

OHCW services handbook (home mods/devices): https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/HCBS/OHCW_Handbook_7.1.2025.pdf

 

IO Waiver assistive tech: https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

If caregivers need a break (respite)

IO Waiver respite options: https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

Level One Waiver info (PDF): https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/Waivers/HCBSWaivers/ProgramInformation/Level_One.pdf

 

If you want day programs or community activities

OHCW handbook (adult day + community integration): https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/HCBS/OHCW_Handbook_7.1.2025.pdf

 

IO Waiver day supports: https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

If you want help getting a job

IO Waiver employment supports: https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

If you need nursing or health services at home

OHCW handbook (waiver nursing): https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/HCBS/OHCW_Handbook_7.1.2025.pdf

 

IO Waiver nursing services: https://dodd.ohio.gov/waivers-and-services/waivers/0-io-waiver

 

If you need housing help or assisted living

Assisted Living Waiver (PDF): https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/v1726589962/aging.ohio.gov/Assisted_Living_Medicaid_Waiver.pdf

 

OHCW handbook (transition services): https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/medicaid.ohio.gov/Families%2C%20Individuals/Programs/HCBS/OHCW_Handbook_7.1.2025.pdf

 

If a child or teen is in a mental health crisis (urgent help)

MRSS (crisis response): https://dbh.ohio.gov/get-help/crisis-systems/mobile-response-and-stabilization-services-mrss

 

MRSS on Medicaid site: https://medicaid.ohio.gov/families-and-individuals/citizen-programs-and-initiatives/mrss/mrss

 

OhioRISE: https://managedcare.medicaid.ohio.gov/managed-care/ohiorise

 

If a baby or young child may have a delay or disability

Help Me Grow: https://childrenandyouth.ohio.gov/for-families/early-childhood-development/help-me-grow

 

Ohio Early Intervention: https://ohioearlyintervention.org/