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How to apply for PASSPORT Medicaid Waiver — Pre-Admission Screening System Providing Options and Resources Today
Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) — administers PASSPORT Waiver through 12 Area Agencies on Aging statewide
Who it's for
PASSPORT is Ohio's marquee Medicaid HCBS (Home and Community-Based Services) Waiver for age 60+ at nursing-home level of care. One of the most-studied Medicaid HCBS waivers in the US — Ohio's PASSPORT pioneered the model of single-entry case management through Area Agencies on Aging. Services include personal care, home-delivered meals, adult day services, transportation, home modifications, emergency response systems, and respite. Must qualify for Medicaid (income ~$967/mo single, $2,000 resource limit) PLUS need nursing-home level of care. Apply through the local AAA (Area Agency on Aging) — see oda.gov for AAA locator.
PASSPORT is Ohio's marquee HCBS Waiver — must qualify for Medicaid AND need nursing-home level of care. Application is through the 12 regional AAAs (Area Agencies on Aging). PASSPORT pioneered the single-entry case management model that many other states later adopted.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of Ohio residency
- Proof of all household income and resources
- Nursing-home level-of-care assessment (completed by AAA)
- Medicare card if enrolled
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-866-243-5678
Renewals
annual
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