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Ohio Medicaid Eligibility Screener
Check whether your household may meet income guidelines for Ohio Medicaid healthcare coverage.
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Ohio State Benefits: Calculators, Screeners & Guides
Explore Ohio benefit calculators, eligibility screeners, and official resources for Ohio Medicaid, SNAP, Ohio Works First, and Unemployment Compensation.
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Ohio benefits at a glance
What each program is called in Ohio, who runs it, and the rule that most often decides a case. Each name opens that program's page.
| Program | Name in Ohio | Run by | Rule that most often decides it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | Ohio Medicaid | Ohio Department of Medicaid | Ohio expanded Medicaid, so adults under 65 can qualify on income alone, up to 138% of the poverty level. |
| SNAP (food) | Ohio SNAP | Ohio Department of Job and Family Services | Gross income limit of 130% of the poverty level for most households. |
| TANF (cash help) | Ohio Works First | Ohio Department of Job and Family Services | The state sets both the income limit and the monthly payment. |
| Unemployment | Ohio Unemployment Compensation | Ohio Department of Job and Family Services | Weekly benefit of $176 to $624, for up to 26 weeks. |
| LIHEAP (energy bills) | Home Energy Assistance Program | Ohio Department of Development | Income limit of 175% of the poverty level. |
| WIC (nutrition) | Ohio WIC | Ohio Department of Health | Income guideline of 185% of the poverty level, the same in every state. |
Health & Insurance
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Food & Family
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ELIGIBILITY CHECK
Ohio SNAP Eligibility Screener
Check whether your household may meet Ohio SNAP 130% FPL gross income guidelines.
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Ohio Works First Cash Assistance Screener
Check whether your family may meet preliminary eligibility guidelines for Ohio Works First cash assistance.
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Ohio WIC Eligibility Screener
Check whether your household may meet preliminary income guidelines for Ohio WIC nutrition support.
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Employment & Income
Explore unemployment benefits and income support programs based on your earnings.
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Ohio Unemployment Compensation Calculator
Estimate your potential weekly unemployment compensation benefit based on your Ohio earnings.
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Housing & Utilities
Explore home energy assistance and utility support programs.
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Ohio HEAP Benefit Guide
Learn about Ohio HEAP energy assistance, 175% FPL income guidelines, and how to apply.
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Other benefits to check in Ohio
These do not have a separate Ohio page on this site. Open any of them to see what it covers and who runs it.
Social Security
Learn about retirement, disability, survivor and other Social Security benefits.
Health & Insurance
Find information about health coverage and medical assistance programs.
Housing & Utilities
Explore programs that may help with rent and housing costs.
Tax Benefits
Learn about tax credits and other tax-related benefits.
Education & College Aid
Estimate what college may cost after grants, scholarships and other aid.
Official resources
Official State Resources & Application Portals
When you are ready to apply or verify official determinations, access these official state portals:
Ohio Benefits
Official self-service portal to check eligibility and apply for Medicaid, food, and cash assistance in Ohio.
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS)
Workforce development, child care, and county Job and Family Services offices.
ODJFS Unemployment Compensation
Official application and claims filing for Ohio unemployment insurance benefits.
Ohio Energy Help (HEAP)
State energy assistance portal to apply for HEAP winter heating and crisis grants.
Ohio Department of Health (WIC)
Supplemental nutrition support, health assessments, and food benefits for Ohio mothers and young children.
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State details last checked 2026-09-05.
Agencies rename programs and move application pages. Where a figure could not be verified, this page says so rather than guessing.