Medicaid- Aged, Blind, Disabled
What is Medicaid?
Medicaid is a state and federally funded health care coverage plan providing assistance to certain low-income and medically vulnerable people. The state cannot limit the number of eligible persons enrolled in Medicaid or deny access to medically necessary services in order to control costs. Medicaid for the Aged, Blind or Disabled is available to certain Ohioan's who are aged, blind or have a disability as determined by the Social Security Administration. They must meet established financial guidelines in order to be eligible.
What is covered?
- Prescription drugs (unless covered by Medicare)
- Home care
- Doctor visits
- Hospital care
- Laboratory and X-rays
- Medical equipment and supplies
- Dental care
- Mental health
- Vision services
- Alcohol and drug rehabilitation
- Other services...
Eligibility
Eligibility is based on monthly income and resources.
| Medicaid Need Standard | Medicaid Resource Limit | |||
| Single | $ 589 | Single | $1500 | |
| Couple | $ 1011 | Couple | $2250 |
How do I apply?
Download the Application Form in PDF format.
To apply for ABD Medicaid, an application and an interview need to be completed. Use the download link above or stop by our agency, 15 W. Fourth St. Ashland, Ohio, during our regular business hours- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Or you can call 419-282-5000 to get more information or to ask questions.
Spenddown
If you are aged, blind or disabled and your income is over the Medicaid need standard, you may be eligible for Medicaid under the Spenddown category. The amount of income that you are over the Medicaid need standard becomes your Spenddown amount. This is the amount you are responsible for incurring in medical expenses each month before you become Medicaid eligible.
Medicare Premium Assistance
Ohioans who are on Medicare may be able to receive Medicaid assistance to pay for all or some of the Medicare premiums and/or coinsurance and deductibles.
Eligibility
Eligibility is based on monthly income and resources.
QMB Standard (pays Medicare premium, coinsurance and deductible)
| Single | $ 903 |
| Couple | $ 1,215 |
SLMB Standard (pays Medicare premium)
| Single | $ 1,083 |
| Couple | $ 1,457 |
QMB/SLMB Resource Limit
| Single | $ 6,600 |
| Couple | $ 9,900 |
How do I apply?
To apply for QMB/SLMB click here for an application (7103 application). There is no need for a face to face interview. You will be asked to send in proof of your income and resources along with your completed application. You can also stop by our agency at 15 W. Fourth St. Ashland, Oh, during our regular business hours- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You can call 419-282-5000 to get more information or to ask questions.