Individual Options (IO)
For eligible people of any age with intellectual or developmental disabilities who meet an ICF/IID level of care. Ohio DODD administers this waiver with county boards.
Ohio · Current HCBS pathways
Ohio Medicaid waiver programs and how to apply
Ohio uses different agencies and assessment paths for developmental-disability, aging, physical-disability, and behavioral-health waivers. Start with the official waiver request, then organize the agency, assessment, records, and notices for the program Ohio assigns.
No card required. WaiverPath does not submit the request or decide eligibility.
Current Ohio HCBS waiver programs
Level One
For eligible people of any age with intellectual or developmental disabilities who meet an ICF/IID level of care. The covered-service mix and limits differ from IO.
Self-Empowered Life Funding (SELF)
A participant-directed waiver for eligible people with intellectual or developmental disabilities who meet an ICF/IID level of care.
Ohio Home Care
For eligible people from birth through age 59 who meet a nursing-facility level of care and can have their needs safely met in the community.
PASSPORT
For eligible adults age 60 and older who meet a nursing-facility level of care and want home- and community-based services.
Assisted Living
For eligible adults with physical disabilities age 21–64 and adults 65 or older who meet a nursing-facility level of care.
MyCare Ohio
A waiver coordinated with MyCare Ohio for qualifying members with Medicare and Medicaid. Confirm the current pathway with Ohio Medicaid or the member's plan.
OhioRISE
For eligible children and young adults ages 0–20 with serious behavioral health needs who meet the program's level-of-care requirements.
How to start an Ohio waiver request
- 1. Identify the likely population path. Note the applicant's age, disability or support need, current Medicaid status, and whether institutional-level care has been discussed.
- 2. Request HCBS waiver consideration. Submit Form ODM 02399 to the local county JFS office or call Ohio Benefits LTSS at 1-844-644-6582, as the current form directs.
- 3. Complete the assigned assessment. Record who will assess, the scheduled date, what records were requested, and which waiver is being considered.
- 4. Save every notice and deadline. Keep the submitted form, delivery confirmation, agency contacts, assessment results, capacity status, and appeal instructions together.
Ohio Medicaid waiver FAQ
How do I request an Ohio Medicaid HCBS waiver?
Ohio's current Form ODM 02399 says a person can submit the completed waiver-request form to the local County Department of Job and Family Services or call an Ohio Benefits Long-Term Services and Supports agency at 1-844-644-6582. The operating agency then determines the correct assessment and program path.
Which Ohio waivers serve people with developmental disabilities?
The current federally approved Ohio I/DD waivers are Individual Options, Level One, and Self-Empowered Life Funding. Start with the local county board of developmental disabilities and confirm current intake requirements.
Who can qualify for Ohio Home Care?
Current Ohio rules require applicants to be age 59 or younger, eligible for Ohio Medicaid, complete an in-person comprehensive assessment, meet a nursing-facility level of care, and satisfy the program's other enrollment conditions. Ohio Medicaid makes the decision.
Does WaiverPath apply or decide eligibility?
No. WaiverPath is a private organizer. It helps save the official path, requested records, contacts, notices, and deadlines; government agencies make all application and eligibility decisions.
Official sources
Last reviewed by WaiverPath: September 3, 2026.
Medicaid.gov Home & Community Based ServicesFederal HCBS overview describing home and community-based services for Medicaid beneficiaries.Medicaid.gov — Current Ohio Waiver FactsheetFederal list and summaries of Ohio's current approved HCBS waivers.Ohio Medicaid — Request for HCBS Waiver (ODM 02399)Official current form and instructions for requesting waiver consideration.Ohio Medicaid — Ohio Home Care OverviewOfficial consumer overview of eligibility, requests, administration, and services.Ohio Administrative Code 5160-46-02Current Ohio Home Care eligibility, enrollment, priority, and decision rule.
Last reviewed: September 3, 2026.
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