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Ohio Structured Family Caregiving

Ohio's Structured Family Caregiving program pays family caregivers a daily stipend through the PASSPORT Medicaid waiver to provide in-home care to seniors aged 60+ and physically disabled individuals aged 60-64 as an alternative to nursing facility placement. The caregiver must live with the care recipient. Spouses may serve as caregivers. The caregiver receives approximately 50% of the Medicaid daily rate. Administered by the Ohio Department of Aging.

Pays family caregivers a tax-free daily stipend for providing in-home care to Medicaid-eligible seniors (65+) and physically disabled individuals (60-64) who require a nursing facility level of care. The caregiver receives approximately 50% of the Medicaid daily rate. The caregiver must live with the care recipient. Spouses may serve as caregivers. Available through the PASSPORT waiver system administered by the Ohio Department of Aging. Income eligibility is determined through Medicaid, not this program directly.

Some details for this program are still being verified. Check the official source for the most current information.

Eligibility

  • Asset limit of $2,000
  • Care recipient must be at least 60 years old
  • U.S. citizenship or qualified immigrant status required
  • Care recipient must have a qualifying disability or need for assistance
  • Caregiver must live with the care recipient
  • Must be a resident of OH
  • Must be Medicaid-eligible
  • No income test required
  • Must require a nursing facility level of care

Services

Pays family caregivers a tax-free daily stipend for providing in-home care to Medicaid-eligible seniors (65+) and physically disabled individuals (60-64) who require a nursing facility level of care. The caregiver receives approximately 50% of the Medicaid daily rate. The caregiver must live with the care recipient. Spouses may serve as caregivers. Available through the PASSPORT waiver system administered by the Ohio Department of Aging. Income eligibility is determined through Medicaid, not this program directly.

How to apply

Apply online or find more information at the official program page.

  • medicaid (depends_on): Care recipient must be Medicaid-eligible
  • hcbs-waivers (companion): SFC is available through the Ohio PASSPORT waiver