ABD Medicaid is for
adults 65 and older or anyone who is disabled according to Social Security. The
ABD Medicaid program is an income and resource based program. In some cases
people can "spend down" (decided by the household income) their income
to receive Medicaid by using paid or billed medical expenses. Spend Down
Medicaid is for ABD persons who meet the Medicaid eligibility guidelines but
their income is too high. Eligibility for each month is determined by the date
the spend down is met.
Medicare eligible
people may qualify to have their Medicare premium paid each month through other
Medicaid programs. To
print an application please click here.
Most Frequently
Asked Medicaid Questions
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What is
Medicaid?
Medicaid is like health insurance. It provides health coverage to
eligible people of all ages.
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What is
the difference between Medicaid and Medicare?
Medicare is an insurance program serving people with disabilities
or who are 65 or older who have worked and "earned qualifying
quarters" and are now eligible for medical coverage regardless of their
income. Medicare is federally funded and administered by the Social Security
Administration Ohio's Medicaid program is a health coverage program serving
eligible low income people of all ages who do not have enough money or
health insurance coverage for medical care. Medicaid is funded by both the
federal government and the State of Ohio and is administered by Ohio
Department of Job and Family Services.
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If I
have medical coverage through Medicare or private insurance can I get
Medicaid too? Should I cancel my private insurance?
Yes, you may be eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicaid may pay
what Medicare does not cover. You may be eligible for Medicaid coverage even
if you have other health insurance. Because Medicaid is based on income it
is a good idea to keep your private health insurance.
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How long
can I continue to get Medicaid coverage?
There is no time limit for most Medicaid categories. You can be covered by
Medicaid as long as you meet eligibility guidelines.
For more information about Medicaid: http://jfs.ohio.gov/ohp/consumers/abd.stm
Additional Service
Programs
Home and Community
Based Service Waivers to help consumers stay in their homes instead of in
nursing homes, hospitals, or institutions for persons with mental retardation
and developmental disabilities.
Medicaid health care also includes long-term care benefits if a person has a
medical need for 24 hour supervision and support.
Click
here to download an application.
Click
here to download a Waiver Application.
