Benefit program
Ohio Expanded Medicaid
State
The Ohio Expanded Medicaid program provides low-cost health insurance for people who cannot get coverage through regular Medicaid or private insurance. You may be able to get help from this program if you live in the state, have limited income, and are between 19 and 64 years of age.
About this program
## 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](http://benefits.ohio.gov/) website.
Categories
Health Care & Medication
Populations served
Low Income
Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.
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