Transitioning: Long-Term Care to Community
HOME Choice: Program Description and Eligibility Requirements
Ohio’s HOME Choice program transitions eligible Ohioans from institutional settings to home and community-based settings, where they receive services and supports at home and in their communities.
Established in 2008 with the aim of transitioning 2,000 Ohioans, the program has emerged as a national leader in facilitating the return of individuals to their homes. Since its inception, over 16,000 Ohioans have gained newfound independence through their involvement in the HOME Choice Program.
Who is eligible to participate?
To be eligible for HOME Choice an individual must:
- Be enrolled in Medicaid
- Have resided in a long-term care facility for at least 60 consecutive days
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have income to sustain community living
- Participate in a needs assessment and have a need for the program
- Have care needs that can be adequately met in a community setting
How do I learn more and apply?
Individuals and family members/guardian will work with the long-term care facility and HOME Choice transition staff to apply, discuss options and coordinate services and supports.
Questions about HOME Choice?
Call us at 1-888-221-1560 or email [email protected]