Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage to millions of low-income Americans. Like other health insurance plans, Medicaid can help pay for doctor’s visits, hospital expenses, long-term care, and more.
Eligibility
To be eligible for coverage, you must:
- Be a United States citizen or meet Medicaid citizenship requirements*
- Have or get a Social Security number
- Be an Ohio resident
- Meet financial requirements
Financial requirements vary by program and population. The best way to see if you meet financial requirements is to check your eligibility with a few quick questions.
* Non-U.S. citizens may also be eligible for Alien Emergency Medical Assistance or Refugee Medical Assistance.
Ways to Renew Medicaid Coverage
Once you are approved for Medicaid, you must renew your coverage every year. You will receive a notice each year with further instructions when it's time for you to renew.
Customers who wish to renew their Medicaid benefits DO NOT need to call or complete an interview. If you receive a Medicaid Renewal form, you can complete it and send it back to us in one of the following ways:
- Mail: 1641 Payne Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
- Email: Take a digital picture of the completed form. (A picture of each page is required.) and email it as an attachment to CJFSDocs@jfs.ohio.gov
- Fax: 216-987-7700
- Drop box: Drop the documents off at the secure drop-box at any of these sites:
| Virgil E. Brown 1641 Payne Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 | Westshore 9830 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH 44102 | Jane Edna Hunter 3955 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115 | Quincy Place 8111 Quincy Ave. Cleveland, OH 44104 |
Customers may call the eligibility contact center at 1-844-640-OHIO (6446) to complete the Medicaid Renewal over the phone. Select the telephone option to Renew Medicaid Benefits.
How to Apply
Follow the steps below to apply for the service:
- Apply Online.
- Call 844-640-OHIO (6446), Mon – Fri 8am to 4pm.
- Visit your local library for help applying online, by phone, or by fax.
- In-person at a Neighborhood Family Service Center.