There are yet again new changes in effect for the Ohio Medicaid program. The changes affect the criteria that the Ohio Medicaid Department uses to determine Medicaid eligibility.
Ohio’s former Medicaid system permitted a person to go through a “spend down” process in order to qualify for Medicaid. Effective July 1, 2016, that system changed. In addition to the asset spend down process for determining eligibility, your level of income will also be considered. Even people who are currently receiving Medicaid will be subject to this new method of determining eligibility.
If you are the caregiver of someone who is on Medicaid, or have a loved one who may need to be on Medicaid in the near future, you should consult with us or another elder law attorney about your options to ensure eligibility. According to the Ohio Medicaid program, there is no grandfathering in, so everyone currently on Medicaid will be subject to the new rules and regulations.