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Paying for care in Ohio

Getting paid to care for a family member in Ohio

Yes. In Ohio, a family member can be paid to give care through PASSPORT Participant Direction. Whether a spouse can be paid depends on conditions, which the page on getting paid sets out with their sources.

Respite care for family caregivers in Ohio

Yes. In Ohio, family caregivers can get respite through two programs on record: Out-of-home respite and National Family Caregiver Support Program.

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Programs on record

How to apply

PASSPORT

How to apply

Submit form ODM 02399, Request for Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver, to your County Department of Job and Family Services. The Ohio Benefits Self Service Portal and the phone line below have more information.

Source: PASSPORT Waiver (Ohio Department of Medicaid, September 2025)Checked

Phone

1-844-644-6582

The number the fact sheet gives for requesting the waiver.

Source: PASSPORT Waiver (Ohio Department of Medicaid, September 2025)Checked

PASSPORT Participant Direction

How to apply

Tell the PASSPORT case manager that you want participant direction, and as soon as possible if you already have someone ready to apply as the worker. The PASSPORT Administrative Agency for your county can also help. To hire a spouse, or a relative who is your legal representative, discuss it with the case manager first.

Source: PASSPORT Participant Direction (Ohio Department of Aging)Checked

Structured Family Caregiving

How to apply

On PASSPORT, the case manager builds the package of in-home services with you, and Structured Family Caregiving is one of the services PASSPORT lists. Ask the case manager about it.

Source: PASSPORT (Ohio Department of Aging)Checked

Out-of-home respite

How to apply

On PASSPORT, the case manager builds the package of services with you, and out-of-home respite is one of the services PASSPORT lists. Ask the case manager to include it.

Source: PASSPORT (Ohio Department of Aging)Checked

National Family Caregiver Support Program

How to apply

Contact the area agency on aging serving your community for information and referral and a free in-person assessment that identifies your needs and links you to available help, which may include respite care and adult day services.

Source: National Family Caregiver Support Program (Ohio Department of Aging)Checked

Phone

1-866-243-5678

Connects you to the area agency on aging serving your community.

Source: National Family Caregiver Support Program (Ohio Department of Aging)Checked

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