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The numbers you actually need — Ohio.
Phone numbers, agencies, free legal help, forms, and the statutes our topic guides cite. The page to bookmark when you don’t want to dig.
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State Medicaid agency
The office that determines eligibility and runs the program
Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM)
Apply through Ohio Benefits at benefits.ohio.gov or your county Department of Job and Family Services. ODM administers Ohio Medicaid statewide.
Aging services — your entry point
Single number that routes to your local Area Agency on Aging
Ohio Department of Aging (ODA)
ODA coordinates the 12 Ohio Area Agencies on Aging covering all 88 counties and operates the Ohio Senior Helpline.
Adult Protective Services
If you suspect abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation, call this number
Free Medicare counseling (SHIP)
Federally-funded, unbiased — not selling you a plan
OSHIIP — Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling through the Ohio Department of Insurance. Volunteer counselors in every county.
State health department
Regulates nursing homes and licensed facilities
Ohio Department of Health
Regulates nursing facilities, Residential Care Facilities, and home-care agencies. Long-Term Care Survey reports available online.
Finding a lawyer
Bar referral first, legal aid if income-qualified
Ohio State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Ohio Legal Help (statewide referral)
Statewide referral site for free and low-cost civil legal services, connects callers to local legal aid by zip code.
Pro Seniors (Cincinnati)
Statewide legal hotline for Ohio seniors 60+ (despite the Cincinnati base).
Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Nonprofits worth knowing
State chapters and organizations focused on aging in this state
Alzheimer's Association — Ohio chapters
24/7 helpline, caregiver support, education across multiple Ohio chapters.
AARP Ohio
Statewide advocacy and caregiver resources.
Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Coordinates the 12 Ohio AAAs that serve all 88 counties.
Ohio Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Statewide ombudsman program advocating for residents of nursing homes, RCFs, and Adult Foster Homes.
Other hotlines
Numbers worth saving in your phone
- 1-800-633-4227
Medicare (federal)
1-800-MEDICARE — 24/7 federal Medicare helpline.
- 1-866-243-5678
Ohio Senior Helpline
Single point of entry for Ohio senior services through ODA.
- 211
Ohio 2-1-1
Local community resource referrals 24/7.
Forms & templates
Official Ohio document references
Ohio Statutory Form Power of Attorney
Statutory form under Ohio Uniform Power of Attorney Act (R.C. 1337.21 et seq.). Notarization required.
Ohio Health Care Power of Attorney
Under R.C. 1337.11 et seq. Two qualifying witnesses OR notary required. Statutory form available at the State Bar website.
Ohio Living Will Declaration
Under R.C. 2133.02. Two qualifying witnesses OR notary required.
Ohio Transfer-on-Death Designation Affidavit
Real-property TOD vehicle under R.C. 5302.22. Recorded in the county recorder's office; passes property at death without probate.
Ohio DNR / MOLST equivalent
Ohio uses the DNR Comfort Care and DNR Comfort Care Arrest forms (R.C. 2133.21 et seq.). Statewide standard forms.
Key statutes we cite
Ohio laws referenced across our topic guides
| Citation | Subject |
|---|---|
| R.C. 1337.21 et seq. | Ohio Uniform Power of Attorney Act |
| R.C. 1337.11 et seq. | Health Care Power of Attorney |
| R.C. 2133.02 | Ohio Living Will Declaration |
| R.C. 5302.22 | Transfer-on-Death Designation Affidavit |
| R.C. Title 21 | Ohio Probate Code |
| R.C. 5801-5811 | Ohio Trust Code (OTC) |
| R.C. 2329.66 | Ohio Exemptions / Homestead (~$161,375) |
| R.C. 5111.11 et seq. | Ohio Medicaid Estate Recovery |
| R.C. 5119.34 et seq. | Adult Care Facilities Licensure |
| R.C. 3721 | Ohio Nursing Home Licensure |
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