Ohio Medicaid Health Insurance
Ohio Medicaid Health Insurance is available to many Ohio residents and offers two programs for children, families and pregnant women with low income that may not be able to afford Ohio health care. “Healthy Start” and “Healthy Families” are available to Ohio residents that have a social security number and meet certain financial requirements.
“Healthy Start” (also known as “SCHIP”) is available to children under age 19 and pregnant women in families with income up to 200% of the federal poverty level. Healthy Start does NOT impose a pre-existing condition clause. Once eligible for Ohio Medicaid, each child will have access to Healthchek, Ohio’s early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment program. Federal poverty level income requirements can be found here.
“Healthchek” provides Ohio children (through age 20) preventative, diagnosis and treatment services. Eight checkups in the first two years of life along with follow-up annual checkups provide comprehensive health care. Each physical examination includes a medical history review, complete unclothed exam, vision and dental screening and other screenings and services (as needed).
Other Ohio Healthchek services include hearing and immunization assessments and additional diagnosis and treatment if a potential health problem is discovered. Any necessary lab tests, immunizations and nutritional advice will also be provided. Additional Healthchek information can be found here.
“Healthy Families” is an Ohio Medicare program available to families with income up to 90% of the federal poverty level. Each family must have a child under age 19. This program provides comprehensive coverage to members including doctor visits, prescriptions, hospital care, mental health services, well-child examinations, and dental and vision services.
To apply for coverage for either “Healthy Start” or “Healthy Families,” Ohio residents can call (800) 324 8680 or visit the Ohio Government website and apply online.
Ohio residents not eligible for Medicaid can obtain low cost Ohio health insurance plans from Ohioquotes.com, the state’s premier resource for affordable health insurance plans. For an instant quote, please click on the “Get Instant Quote” button at the top of the page.
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