Summary

The Ohio Home Care Waiver is a Medicaid program designed to provide support for individuals aged 59 or under who require assistance with daily living activities and meet nursing facility level of care. This waiver offers a range of services, including home care attendants, adult day health center services, and personal care aides, allowing participants to receive care in their homes rather than in institutional settings. The waiver is approved under the 1915(c) authority, ensuring eligibility based on Medicaid criteria and specific health needs.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Meet Medicaid eligibility criteria or be enrolled in Medicaid.
   • For information on Medicaid eligibility criteria, learn about who qualifies for Medicaid here.
   • For information on how to enroll in Medicaid, follow this step-by-step guide.
2. Be age 59 or under.
3. Meet a nursing facility level of care (LOC) (for example, intermediate or skilled).

• About Level of Care

Services

Adult day health center services

Community integration

Community transition

Home care attendant

Home delivered meals

Home maintenance and chore

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