Affordable Care Act / Health Care Coverage
Are you currently receiving Medicaid?
If YES, do nothing; you may continue to receive Medicaid.
If NO, see next question.
Are you looking for Medicaid coverage?
If YES, visit benefits.ohio.gov to fill out an application online, fill out an application and send it through the mail or by fax, or you can walk into your local JFS office to apply.
Are you applying for long-term care, or waiver services?
If YES, visit benefits.ohio.gov to fill out an application online, fill out an application and send it through the mail or by fax, or you can walk into your local JFS office to apply.
How do I apply if I have no access or ability to apply through the online portal or through my local agency?
Do I need to apply for private health insurance and not Medicaid?
Visit healthcare.gov to apply for health insurance and see what you are eligible for; whether it is a premium subsidy, tax credit, or Medicaid for coverage or call the Federal Marketplace at 1-800-318-2596.
Where do I go for additional information (e.g. Medicaid policy, FFM, etc)?
Medicaid – medicaid.ohio.gov
Ohio Benefits – benefits.ohio.gov
Federal/Affordable Care Act – healthcare.gov
| INCOME ELIGIBILITY | ||
| Household Size |
Monthly Income |
Annual Income |
| 1 | $1,367 | $16,404 |
| 2 | $1,843 | $22,116 |
| 3 | $2,319 | $27,828 |
| 4 | $2,796 | $33,552 |
| 5 | $3,272 | $39,264 |
| 6 | $3,747 | $44,964 |
| 7 | $4,225 | $50,700 |
| 8 | $4,703 | $56,436 |
All individuals with household income below 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) represented in this chart may be eligible for Medicaid unless they are covered by Medicare.
The income limits are up to 156% FPL for insured children, up to 206% FPL for uninsured children and 200% FPL for pregnant women. Therefore, pregnant women and children may quality with income at higher levels.