How can this program help me?
The Ohio Expanded Medicaid program provides low-cost health insurance for people who cannot get coverage through regular Medicaid or private insurance. This program can pay for prescription drugs and cover medical needs such as:
- Visits to health care providers (physicians and nurse practitioners)
- Inpatient and outpatient hospital services
- Emergency room visits
- Lab tests and x-ray services
- Medical supplies, equipment, and prostheses
- Physical, occupational, hearing, and speed therapy
- Medical transportation
- Nursing home care
- Hospice care
- Mental health services
- Home health agency visits
- Family planning services
To get benefits, you should go to a health care provider that is part of the program’s network.
How do I get help?
To apply for this program, fill out the online application. If you have questions, call the Medicaid Expansion Consumer Hotline at 800-324-8680. For general information about this program, visit the Ohio Benefits website.