How to Apply
Please Note: You only need ONE application for multiple programs.
- For example, if you are applying for Cash and Medical Assistance, only complete one application online or on paper.
How do I apply for OWF Cash Assistance?
- Apply online using the following link: https://benefits.ohio.gov/
- Apply over the phone using Shared Services at 1-844-640-6446. Please see below for list of the prompts.
- Print out a JFS 7200 Application for Assistance and submit it via U.S. Mail, Fax (440-323-3422), or e-mail (LorainJFS@jfs.ohio.gov)
- Complete an application in the LCJFS lobby and submit it to the front desk
How do I apply for SNAP?
- Apply online using the following link: https://benefits.ohio.gov/
- Apply over the phone using Shared Services at 1-844-640-6446. Please see below for list of the prompts.
- Print out a JFS 7200 Application for Assistance and submit it via U.S. Mail, Fax (440-323-3422), or e-mail (LorainJFS@jfs.ohio.gov)
- Complete an application in the LCJFS lobby and submit it to the front desk
How do I apply for ABD Medicaid?
- Apply online at https://benefits.ohio.gov/
- Apply over the phone using Shared Services at 1-844-640-6446. Please see below for list of the prompts.
- Print out a ODM 7216 Application for Health Coverage & Help Paying Costs and submit ot via U.S. Mail, Fax (440-323-3422), or e-mail (LorainJFS@jfs.ohio.gov)
- Complete an application in the LCJFS front lobby and submit it to the front desk
How do I apply for MAGI Medicaid?
- Apply online at https://benefits.ohio.gov/
- Apply over the phone using Shared Services at 1-844-640-6446. Please see below for list of the prompts.
- Print out a ODM 7216 Application for Health Coverage & Help Paying Costs and submit ot via U.S. Mail, Fax (440-323-3422), or e-mail (LorainJFS@jfs.ohio.gov)
- Complete an application in the LCJFS front lobby and submit it to the front desk
How do I apply for MBIWD?
- Apply online at https://benefits.ohio.gov/
- Apply over the phone using Shared Services at 1-844-640-6446. Please see below for list of the prompts.
- Print out a ODM 7216 Application for Health Coverage & Help Paying Costs and submit them via U.S. Mail, Fax (440-323-3422), or e-mail (LorainJFS@jfs.ohio.gov)
- Complete the applications in the LCJFS front lobby and submit them to the front desk
How do I apply for MPAP?
- Apply online at https://benefits.ohio.gov/
- Apply over the phone using Shared Services at 1-844-640-6446. Please see below for list of the prompts.
- Print out an ODM 7216 Application for Health Coverage & Help Paying Costs and submit it via U.S. Mail, Fax (440-323-3422), or e-mail (LorainJFS@jfs.ohio.gov)
- Complete an ODM 7216 application in the LCJFS lobby and submit it to the front desk
How do I apply for Nursing Home and Long-Term Care Assistance?
- Apply online at https://benefits.ohio.gov/
- Apply over the phone using Shared Services at 1-844-640-6446. Please see below for list of the prompts.
- Print out a JFS 7200 Application for Assistance or ODM 7216 Application for Health Coverage & Help Paying Costs and submit it via U.S. Mail, Fax (440-323-3422), or e-mail (LorainJFS@jfs.ohio.gov)
- Complete an application in the LCJFS lobby and submit it to the front desk
How do I apply for Waiver?
- Print out a ODM 2399 Request for Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services and a JFS 7200 Application for Assistance and submit them via U.S. Mail, Fax (440-323-3422), or e-mail (LorainJFS@jfs.ohio.gov)
- Complete the ODM 2399 and JFS 7200 Application for Assistance in the LCJFS lobby and submit them to the front desk
Shared Services Phone Prompts
