Ohio Passport Program

The Ohio PASSPORT waiver program is a Medicaid waiver that helps older adults receive care at home instead of moving into a nursing home. It provides long-term services such as personal care, respite care, and help with activities of daily living. The program is managed by the Ohio Department of Aging and is part of Ohio’s effort to help seniors live independently.

To qualify for the Medicaid waiver program Ohio, individuals must be 60 or older, meet certain income and asset limits, and require a level of care typically given in a nursing home. Eligibility is determined through an assessment of medical need and financial documentation. Both Medicare and Medicaid may be used together depending on the situation.

Yes. If your loved one qualifies for PASSPORT and selects a self-directed care option, they may choose a family caregiver to provide services at home. This includes help with bathing, dressing, meal prep, and respite care. Paid.Care helps families apply for the waiver and complete the steps needed to receive caregiver payments.

The PASSPORT waiver covers a wide range of in-home support services, including home delivered meals, respite care, transportation, personal care, and an emergency response system. It also includes case management to help families coordinate care and access local resources.

By offering services at home, the Ohio PASSPORT waiver program allows seniors to remain in familiar surroundings while still receiving the care they need. This helps delay or prevent the need for a nursing home stay, which can be more costly and less personal. Support includes help with activities of daily living, such as toileting, grooming, and mobility.

The Ohio Department of Aging oversees the PASSPORT program and partners with local Area Agencies on Aging to deliver services. They monitor eligibility, provider networks, and ensure that the Medicaid waiver guidelines are followed to support seniors safely in their homes.

When applying, be ready to provide proof of income, details on assets, your Medicare or Medicaid status, and medical records showing your need for assistance with activities of daily living. A care manager will help assess your situation and guide the process. Paid.Care can help you organize and submit everything correctly.

Paid.Care assists families in applying for the Ohio PASSPORT waiver program, managing paperwork, and completing caregiver enrollment. We help you understand the process, qualify under Medicaid waiver rules, and ensure services like respite care and home delivered meals are included in the care plan. We make it easier to get paid for the care you already provide.

Paid.care is in the final stages to begin offering both Ohio’s Passport Program and Individual Options Program to pay family caregivers. We’re also looking to add Parent and Family Home Health Aide and CNA training to our programs in the near future.

Paid.care will soon be able to serve the entire state of Ohio for the Passport Program and IO Waiver Program. We proudly locate ourselves in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio.