Waivers are programs that help Ohio Medicaid customers with special needs remain at home instead of being in a nursing home, hospital, or facility. They provide financial assistance to families, and there is typically a waiting list. Services may include personal care, transportation, respite services, supported employment, nutrition services, assistive devices, home modifications and interpreter services. See further information about Ohio waiver programs below.
- Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Understanding Medicaid Waivers
- Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) Waiver Information
- Ohio Department of Medicaid Home Care Waiver Information
- Ohio Department of Medicaid Waiver Comparison Chart
- OhioRISE
A specialized managed care program for youth with complex behavioral health needs. Youth must be 0-20 years old, require an inpatient psychiatric level of care, a diagnosis of a serious emotional disturbance, documented functional limitations, and meet all other Medicaid eligibility requirements to qualify. Services include behavioral health appointments, case coordination, intensive home-based treatment, psychiatric residential treatment facilities, behavioral health respite, mobile response and stabilization services (MRSS), and flex funds to support implementing a care plan. Services may be provided through HCBS 1950(c) or 1015(c) waivers.
managedcare.medicaid.ohio.gov/managed-care/ohiorise/00-ohiorise
50 West Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Consumer Hotline: (800) 324-8680
medicaid.ohio.gov
