Disability - (Aged, Blind, or Disabled) - Fairfield County Job and Family Services

Disability - (Aged, Blind, or Disabled)

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Could I be eligible?

If you are not eligible for MAGI Medicaid, not receiving SSI, and are 65+ and/or blind/disabled with no SSI, you may still be eligible for Medicaid.

Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Who is covered?	Income and Eligibility Guidelines	Gross Income*		Resources*
		Individual	Couple	Individual	Couple
Older Adults (65 or older) & Disabled People (any age)	64% FPL	$771	$1157	$2000	$3000
* Some eligibility categories have various resource tests. Deductions and exceptions apply.

If you are not eligible for Medicaid for Older Adults and People with Disabilities, you may qualify for Specialized Recovery Services Medicaid.

You may qualify if
- Age 21 or over
- Meet the definition of disability used by Social Security Administration
- A disability determination is not required for individuals over age 65 who are active on the solid organ or soft tissue waiting list or who have certain diagnosed chronic conditions
- Reside in a home or community-based setting
- Meet the clinical diagnostic, needs assessment and risk criteria
- Income at or below 300% Federal Benefit Rate (FBR)
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How do I apply?

Complete and submit the following application: click here or apply online
In person at our agency during regular business hours (M – F 8:00am-4:00pm)
By dropping a completed application in the agency drop box located in the front of our building
By mailing a completed application 239 W Main Street Lancaster, Ohio 43130
By faxing a completed application to 740-689-4848
By contacting Ohio Benefits at 844-640-6446

What verifications are needed?

Proof of citizenship, or alien registration card/I-9
Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, Driver’s License or State ID
Proof of all income (employment, child support, disability, unemployment, etc)
Proof of resources (bank statements, stocks, bonds, IRA, trusts)
Additional verification may be requested or required

What happens after I submit my application?

An interview is not generally required unless applying for waiver services, but we can offer an appointment if necessary
We offer face to face appointments for you or your Authorized Representative Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 4:00pm
If you cannot come to an appointment during regular business hours, you can file an application at any time and we will contact you to make other arrangements

Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Who is covered?	Income and Eligibility Guidelines	Gross Income*		Resources*
		Individual	Couple	Individual	Couple
Older Adults (65 or older)& Disabled People (any age)	64% FPL	$643	$1100	$1500	$2250
* Some eligibility categories have various resource tests. Deductions and exceptions apply. People with higher incomes may have medical expenses deducted from income calculations to “spenddown” to these income levels

Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Who is covered?	Income and Eligibility Guidelines	Gross Income*		Resources*
		Individual	Couple	Individual	Couple
Older Adults (65 or older)& Disabled People (any age)	64% FPL	$643	$1100	$1500	$2250
* Some eligibility categories have various resource tests. Deductions and exceptions apply. People with higher incomes may have medical expenses deducted from income calculations to “spenddown” to these income levels

Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Who is covered?	Income and Eligibility Guidelines	Gross Income*		Resources*
		Individual	Couple	Individual	Couple
Older Adults (65 or older)& Disabled People (any age)	64% FPL	$643	$1100	$1500	$2250
* Some eligibility categories have various resource tests. Deductions and exceptions apply. People with higher incomes may have medical expenses deducted from income calculations to “spenddown” to these income levels

Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Who is covered?	Income and Eligibility Guidelines	Gross Income*		Resources*
		Individual	Couple	Individual	Couple
Older Adults (65 or older)& Disabled People (any age)	64% FPL	$643	$1100	$1500	$2250
* Some eligibility categories have various resource tests. Deductions and exceptions apply. People with higher incomes may have medical expenses deducted from income calculations to “spenddown” to these income levels

Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Who is covered?	Income and Eligibility Guidelines	Gross Income*		Resources*
		Individual	Couple	Individual	Couple
Older Adults (65 or older)& Disabled People (any age)	64% FPL	$643	$1100	$1500	$2250
* Some eligibility categories have various resource tests. Deductions and exceptions apply. People with higher incomes may have medical expenses deducted from income calculations to “spenddown” to these income levels

Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Who is covered?	Income and Eligibility Guidelines	Gross Income*		Resources*
		Individual	Couple	Individual	Couple
Older Adults (65 or older)& Disabled People (any age)	64% FPL	$643	$1100	$1500	$2250
* Some eligibility categories have various resource tests. Deductions and exceptions apply. People with higher incomes may have medical expenses deducted from income calculations to “spenddown” to these income levels

Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Who is covered?	Income and Eligibility Guidelines	Gross Income*		Resources*
		Individual	Couple	Individual	Couple
Older Adults (65 or older)& Disabled People (any age)	64% FPL	$643	$1100	$1500	$2250
* Some eligibility categories have various resource tests. Deductions and exceptions apply. People with higher incomes may have medical expenses deducted from income calculations to “spenddown” to these income levels

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