When it comes to accessing social services and public assistance, you probably have a lot of questions. The questions and answers provided below will help you become familiar with much of the information you need.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP): Foster Family Software
Proposals will be received by the Medina County Board of Commissioners for provision of Foster Family Software Services. Proposals are being solicited for the project period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Individuals and agencies interested in providing services may receive proposal packages by contacting Steve Sikora (330-661-0805) at Medina County Job and Family Services, 232 Northland Drive, Medina, OH 44256 or from the agency website under the Resources tab: www.mcjfs.us. All proposals shall be filed in a sealed envelope marked, “Medina County JFS – Foster Family Software Services” and must be received in the Office of the Medina County Board of Commissioners, 144 North Broadway, Room 201, Medina, Ohio no later than 10:00 a.m., Ohio time, Monday, December 18, 2023.
Foster Family Software Services Pre-Bid Questions and Answers 11.17.23
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP): Food Assistance and OWF/TANF Job Development Services
Proposals will be received by the Medina County Board of Commissioners for provision of Job Development Services. Proposals are being solicited for the project period of January 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. Individuals and agencies interested in providing services may receive proposal packages by contacting Steve Sikora (330-661-0805) at Medina County Job and Family Services, 232 Northland Drive, Medina, OH 44256 or from the agency website under the Resources tab: www.mcjfs.us. All proposals shall be filed in a sealed envelope marked, “Medina County JFS – Job Development” and must be received in the Office of the Medina County Board of Commissioners, 144 North Broadway, Room 201, Medina, Ohio no later than no later than 10:00 a.m., Ohio time, Monday, December 18, 2023.
For more information on how to become a provider go to:
Resources for Providers | Medicaid (ohio.gov)
You can also call with enrollment issues/questions the Integrated HelpDesk at 1-800-686-1516
There are five Medicaid Managed Care Providers (MCP) in Ohio. These are - Caresource, Buckeye, United Healthcare, Molina, and Paramount. Effective 12/1/2022 Medicaid will be introducing three additional MCP's, AmeriaHealth Caritas, Human Health Plan, and Anthem BC/BC. Paramount will be phased effective 12/1/2022.
If you are enrolled in a Managed Care Provider (MCP), you would call your provider directly to order a lost/replacement card.
Caresource: 1-800-488-0134
Buckeye: 1-866-246-4358
United Healthcare: 1-800-895-2017
Molina: 1-800-642-4168
Paramount: 1-800-462-3589
If you are not enrolled in a MCP, you would call 1-800-324-8680 for further assistance.
If on a managed care provider (Caresource, Buckeye, United Healthcare, Molina, or Paramount), reach out to your specific managed care plan to get a referral to a Dr., dentist, specialist, etc.
If you have traditional Fee for Service Medicaid (a Medicaid paper card) please follow these instructions to locate a provider who accepts Medicaid: