PASSPORT is a waiver program funded jointly by Ohio Medicaid and the federal government.

A PASSPORT assessor/ case manger will visit potential consumers for an assessment to evaluate the consumer’s ability to safely live at home.

If the consumer meets the required eligibility criteria, the assessor/ case manager and consumer will develop an individualized plan of care to assist the consumer to remain in a home setting.

 Each consumer is assigned a PASSPORT case manager who will assist the consumer and/ or their representative in organizing and monitoring their plan of care.

Eligibility Criteria These criteria are fully reviewed at the time of assessment.

An individual:

• Must be age 60 + at the time of enrollment

• Must meet  Medicaid financial eligibility

• Must require Skilled or Intermediate Level of Care

• Must  NOT  be residing in an institution at the start of services

• Must agree to the service/ care plan

• Service need cannot be met by other available community resources

• Cost of services is equal to or less than the cost cap

• Health related needs can be safely met in the home setting

• Service plan must be approved and signed by the individual’s physician

PASSPORT is a program designed specifically for adults 60 years of age and older, promoting independence for individuals at home with long-term care needs such as:

• Personal Care

• Home Maker

• Home Medical Equipment

• Respite

• Home Delivered  Meals

• Dietician Services

• Adult Day Services

• Counseling

• Minor Home Modifications