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Ohio Department of Aging
State entry point for aging services, guidance, and programs.
Ohio
Ohio resources for caregivers
These are Ohio entry points for caregiver support & respite, Medicaid long-term services and supports, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
Status: Draft — please verify links before publishing.
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Front doorLocal help
Find your Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
AAA map + contact info (use this to find local aging/disability entry points).
Caregiver supportRespite
PASSPORT waiver services (overview)
Official PASSPORT waiver overview (includes respite and structured family caregiving). Use as a starting point; eligibility varies.
Getting paidSelf-directed
Request HCBS waiver services (ODM 02399)
Official request form for Medicaid HCBS waiver services (including PASSPORT).
Managed LTSS
Next Generation MyCare Ohio (information)
Official update about Ohio’s managed-care model for certain long-term services and supports.
Safety
Adult Protective Services (APS) reporting
APS online reporting portal and county directory (for phone reporting, use county contacts).
Advocacy
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Get help/advocacy for long-term care concerns (nursing homes, assisted living, home care).
Benefits portal
Ohio Benefits Self Service Portal
Apply/manage certain public benefits online (SNAP, cash, medical, etc.).