What is Ohio’s PASSPORT program?
PASSPORT is an Ohio Medicaid waiver program that helps older adults get care at home instead of moving to a nursing home. It is run by the Ohio Department of Aging through local Area Agencies on Aging.
Who may qualify
In general, a person may be eligible for PASSPORT if they:
- Are 60 or older
- Live in Ohio
- Need the level of care usually provided in a nursing home
- Meet Ohio Medicaid’s financial eligibility rules
Your local Area Agency on Aging makes the final decision through an in-home assessment.
What services PASSPORT can cover
Each person gets a care plan built with a PASSPORT care manager. Depending on that plan, services can include personal care (help with bathing, dressing and grooming), homemaker services (light housekeeping, laundry, meals and errands), and other supports that help someone stay safely at home.
How Lifeline helps
Lifeline Home Health is a PASSPORT provider serving PSA 2 (Miami Valley) and PSA 6 (Central Ohio). We provide personal care and homemaker services, with every visit electronically verified (EVV), and we keep your care manager updated.
Questions? Call us at 614-526-1334, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Care managers can send a referral online.