The objective of The Ohio Works First Program is to assist people in becoming self sufficient and to take responsibility for the lives and well being of their family.

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In order to potentially qualify for cash assistance, a family must have a child under 19 years of age. Families must meet all of the program eligibility requirements to qualify, including specific income standards. Families must also cooperate with employment and training, child support activities and other factors identified in their individual self sufficiency plans.

Cash assistance benefits are limited to up to 36 months. After a recipient has received Ohio Works First for three years most families cannot collect further cash benefits. Children living with relatives other than their parents may continue to receive assistance beyond the three year period.

All families receiving Ohio Works First are required to work at least 30 hours per week. Adults in a two parent household must work at least 35 hours per week or 55 hours per week if child care is available. All work participants are evaluated to determine their employability. Participants not currently employed and working required hours, are required to take part in approved work activities. Adults with certain disabilities may be required to perform developmental or alternative work activities.

All eligible Ohio Works First recipients receive medical coverage through a program referred to as ADC-related Medicaid Low Income Families. Low Income Families provide comprehensive medical care for all those eligible.

The purpose of the food stamp program is to supplement the ability of individuals and families to purchase food and improve their nutrition. Individuals and families must meet certain income and resource requirements to qualify for food stamp assistance. Recipients are now receiving food stamps via a Direction Card which is somewhat similar to a bank credit card.

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Medicaid is grouped into two categories: Covered Families and Children Medicaid, and coverage for people who are Aged, Blind and/or Disabled.

The Medicaid Health Package provides two primary benefit packages:

Individuals and families must meet certain income and resource eligibility criteria to qualify for Medicaid coverage. Applications for programs such as Healthy Start, Healthy Families and Low Income Families do not require a face-to-face interview and applications can be submitted through the mail. Children living with families without credible health insurance, with income up to 200% of the federal poverty level may qualify for health coverage. Face-to-face interviews are required for most programs covered under the Aged, Blind and/or Disabled categories.

If you or your family are in need of medical coverage, please call and ask to speak with a coordinator - they can help answer any questions you may have, and mail an application to you.

You can call 440-285-9141 or 1-800-209-7590 and ask to have an application mailed to you. 

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Healthcheck is the medicaid early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment program. The focus of this program is helping all medicaid eligible children get and stay healthy. The screening and treatment services covers, vision services, hearing services, dental services, behavior health and other rehabilitative services, and other services that are medically necessary, including further diagnosis and/or treatment.