Medicaid Waiver Programs in Ohio
Medicaid waivers are programs offered through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD), and the Ohio Department of Aging. Waiver programs provide services to people who would otherwise be in a nursing home or hospital to receive long-term care. There are many factors that determine a person’s eligibility for a waiver, such as the type and extent of their disability, the prognosis, and their financial assets. Each waiver provides different types of services.
This section offers general information about waiver programs in Ohio. Contact the agency that administers the waiver to verify the information provided in this section and for more specific information about eligibility, services, and how to apply.
Individual Options (IO) Waiver
The Individual Options Waiver (IO Waiver) is for people with developmental disabilities who meet the waiver’s eligibility requirements. Services provided through this waiver allow people to stay in their homes and get support rather than living in an Intermediate Care Facility. This waiver is administered by DODD.
We are pleased to offer a comprehensive list of the different waiver programs Ohio has to offer:
Ohio Home Care Waiver
| What are the requirements? | What services are available? | How do I apply and where? | Who runs the waiver program? |
| Specific Financial Criteria
Intermediate Level Of Care All Ages |
Respite Care Adult Day Health Environmental accessibility adaptations Transportation Personal Emergency Response System Adaptive and assistive devices Daily Living Services Nursing Services Home Delivered Meals |
The ODJFS 02399 form is required to make application and can be obtained and submitted at the local county department of the job and family services (CDJFS) | The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) administers this waiver program.
ODJFS contracts with Home Service Facilitation Agencies to provide case management, nutrition counseling and social work services. |
Transition Waiver
| What are the requirements? | What services are available? | How do I apply and where? | Who runs the waiver program? |
| Specific Financial Criteria
Intermediate Level Of Care All Ages |
Respite Care Adult Day Health Environmental accessibility adaptations Transportation Personal Emergency Response System Adaptive and assistive devices Daily Living Services Nursing Services Home Delivered Meals |
This waiver is not open for enrollment and is available to Ohio Home Care Waiver recipients only who meet the ICF/MR LOC. | The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) administers this waiver program.
ODJFS contracts with Home Service Facilitation Agencies to provide case management, nutrition counseling and social work services. |
PASSPORT Waiver
| What are the requirements? | What services are available? | How do I apply and where? | Who runs the waiver program? |
| Specific Financial Criteria
Intermediate Level Of Care Ages 60+ |
Respite Care Adult Day Health Environmental accessibility adaptations Transportation Personal Emergency Response System Adaptive and assistive devices Daily Living Services Nursing Services Home Delivered Meals |
The ODJFS 02399 form is required to make application and can be obtained and submitted at the local county department of the job and family services (CDJFS) or the regional PAA offices. | The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) administers this waiver program.
Passport Administrative Agencies (PAA) act as regional administrators and provide case management services. |
Individual Options Waiver (MRDD)
| What are the requirements? | What services are available? | How do I apply and where? | Who runs the waiver program? |
| Specific Financial Criteria
ICF/MR Level Of Care All Ages |
Respite Care Supported Employment Environmental accessibility adaptations Transportation Specialized medical, adaptive equipment & supplies Homemaker personal care Social work Home delivered meals Interpreter Nutrition |
The ODJFS 02399 form is required to make application and can be obtained and submitted at the local county department of the job and family services (CDJFS) or at local county board of MR/DD. | The Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (ODMRDD) administers this waiver.
Local county board of MR/DD act as local administrators and provide case management and service coordination efforts. |
Residential Facilities Waiver (MRDD)
| What are the requirements? | What services are available? | How do I apply and where? | Who runs the waiver program? |
| Specific Financial Criteria
ICF/MR Level Of Care Ages 18+ |
Homemaker personal care Specialized medical adaptive & assistive equipment & supplies Supported employment |
The ODJFS 02399 form is required to make application and can be obtained and submitted at the local county department of the job and family services (CDJFS) or at local county board of MR/DD. | The Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (ODMRDD) administers this waiver.
Local county board of MR/DD act as local administrators and provide case management and service coordination efforts. |
Level One Waiver (MRDD)
| What are the requirements? | What services are available? | How do I apply and where? | Who runs the waiver program? |
| Specific Financial Criteria
ICF/MR Level Of Care All Ages |
Homemaker personal care Respite – Institutional Respite – Informal Special medical equipment Transportation Environmental Accessibility Personal emergency response system (PERS) Emergency Services |
The ODJFS 02399 form is required to make application and can be obtained and submitted at the local county department of the job and family services (CDJFS) or at local county board of MR/DD. | The Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (ODMRDD) administers this waiver.
Local county board of MR/DD act as local administrators and provide case management and service coordination efforts. |