Ohio has benefits most families don't know they qualify for
A free, 3-minute screening checks your eligibility for Ohio SNAP, Ohio Medicaid, tax credits, and 20+ other Ohio programs. No SSN required. No account needed.
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What Ohio residents could qualify for
These are real programs with real dollar amounts. Your results depend on your household, but here's what's available.
Ohio SNAP
Up to $1,023/mo
Food assistance for families earning under $3,575/mo (family of 4)
Ohio Medicaid
Worth $6,000–$14,000/yr
Free healthcare for adults earning under $45,540/yr (family of 4)
Utility Bill Relief
Up to $1,500/yr
HEAP helps with heating and cooling costs for qualifying households
Healthcare.gov
$400–$800/mo savings
Premium tax credits can significantly reduce monthly health insurance costs
Plus tax credits, childcare subsidies, WIC, SSI, veterans' benefits, and more. Our screener checks 20+ programs at once.
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Mixed-status households welcome. We check eligibility for each member separately.
Ohio programs at a glance
Income limits and details for the major programs available to Ohio residents.
Ohio Medicaid (Medicaid)
Ohio has expanded Medicaid
Adults earning under $22,025/yr (individual) may qualify
Children: families earning under $69,630/yr (family of 4)
Pregnant: earning under $32,718/yr
Ohio SNAP (SNAP)
Family of 4 earning under $42,900/yr (gross) may qualify
Individual earning under $20,748/yr may qualify
Max benefit: $1,023/mo (family of 4)
Higher income limits available through Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility
HEAP (Energy Assistance)
Up to $1,500/yr for heating and cooling costs
Income limit: 175% of FPL ($57,750/yr for a family of 4)
Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC)
Subsidized childcare for working families
Income limit to start: $47,856/yr for a family of 4, from Ohio's own chart
Ohio Works First (OWF) (Cash Assistance)
Cash assistance for families with children
Lifetime limit: 36 months
WIC (Nutrition)
About $80/mo in groceries per participant
For pregnant women, new moms, and children under 5
Income limit: 185% of Federal Poverty Level
Healthcare.gov
Federal marketplace
Premium tax credits can save $400-$800+/mo on coverage
Phone: 1-800-318-2596
SSI / SSDI
Ohio does not add a state supplement for a senior living in their own home
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Ohio Benefits Guides
In-depth articles about programs in Ohio
HEAP de Ohio 2026: Límites de Ingresos y Cómo Solicitar LIHEAP
Solicite la ayuda de calefacción HEAP de Ohio. Límites de ingresos 2026-2027, fechas del Programa de Crisis de Invierno, documentos requeridos e instrucciones paso a paso.
October 14, 2026
Beneficios y cobertura de SNAP en Ohio 2026: montos y reglas del EBT
SNAP de Ohio paga hasta $1,023 al mes para una familia de cuatro. Vea los montos máximos, cómo se calcula su beneficio y qué cubre la Ohio Direction Card.
October 12, 2026
Tiempo de espera por discapacidad en Ohio 2026: cronología de SSDI por etapa
Ohio decide las solicitudes iniciales por discapacidad en aproximadamente 136 días, bastante por debajo del promedio nacional. Vea los tiempos de espera de 2026 por etapa y por oficina de audiencias de Ohio.
October 10, 2026
Solicitud de WIC en Ohio 2026: Límites de Ingresos y Cómo Solicitar
Solicite WIC en Ohio: límites de ingresos de 2026 al 185% del FPL, documentos requeridos, elegibilidad adjunta y cómo encontrar su clínica local de WIC en los 88 condados.
August 24, 2026
Período de inscripción especial en Ohio 2026: eventos que califican
Vea qué eventos de vida califican para abrir un período de inscripción especial de 2026 para cobertura médica en Ohio, las fechas límite para inscribirse y cómo solicitar a través de Healthcare.gov.
August 14, 2026
Límites de Ingresos de SSI en Ohio 2026: Montos de Pago y Reglas de Elegibilidad
Límites de ingresos de SSI en Ohio para 2026: $994 al mes por persona, $1,491 por pareja. Vea los límites de recursos, qué cuenta como ingreso y cómo solicitar a través del Seguro Social.
July 20, 2026
Frequently asked questions
¿Para qué beneficios del gobierno soy elegible en Ohio?
Los residentes de Ohio pueden calificar para programas que incluyen Ohio Medicaid (Medicaid), Ohio SNAP (asistencia alimentaria), asistencia energética LIHEAP, subsidios de cuidado infantil, créditos fiscales como EITC y CTC, y más. La elegibilidad depende del tamaño de su hogar, ingresos y otros factores. Use nuestra evaluación gratuita para verificar todos los programas a la vez.
¿Cómo solicito Ohio Medicaid en Ohio?
Puede solicitar Ohio Medicaid en línea en https://benefits.ohio.gov o llamando al 1-800-324-8680. Ohio ha expandido Medicaid, por lo que los adultos que ganan hasta 138% del nivel federal de pobreza pueden calificar.
¿Cómo solicito Ohio SNAP (cupones de alimentos) en Ohio?
Solicite Ohio SNAP en línea en https://benefits.ohio.gov o llame al 1-844-640-6446. Ohio usa Elegibilidad Categórica de Base Amplia, por lo que el límite de ingreso bruto es 130% del nivel federal de pobreza. Un hogar que califica de esta manera no tiene que pasar la prueba aparte de ingreso neto, aunque su beneficio se sigue calculando con el ingreso neto.