Ohio has three ways to apply for cash, food and medical
assistance:
1. | You can apply
online at https://odjfsbenefits.ohio.gov. |
2. | You can fill
out a "Request for Cash, Food and Medical Assistance" (JFS 7200)
form and submit it to your county agency. You can get the form at
or by visiting your county agency. You can find the address
and phone number of your county agency at http://jfs.ohio.gov/County/County_Directory.pdf
or by looking in the county government section of your phone book.
Some county agencies have multiple locations so make sure to call
first to find the location nearest you. You can also register to vote at your county
agency. |
3. | You may also file the application
through your local Ohio Benefit Bank site. The Ohio Benefit Bank
helps low- and moderate-income Ohioans apply for work supports such
as tax credits and public benefits, including Ohio Works First. To
find the Ohio Benefit Bank site nearest you and to get more
information, go to www.ohiobenefits.org. |
Some specific Medicaid programs may require an additional form. To
learn more, click here.
For more information, see the publication "Program Enrollment &
Benefit Information" (JFS 07501), which can be found at your county
agency or online at http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/interfind.asp?formnum=07501.