MAGI Medicaid for Adults, Children, & Families

It depends. There are different categories of MAGI Medicaid. All guidelines are based on gross (before taxes) income:

Parents and Caretaker Relatives (grandparents raising grandchildren, aunts raising nieces/nephews, etc.): up to 90% of the federal poverty level for their household size
Expansion Adults (all adults, including Parents and Caretaker Relatives who are not eligible at the step above): up to 133% of the federal poverty level for their household size
Children with Insurance: up to 156% of the federal poverty level for their household size
Pregnant Women: up to 200% of the federal poverty level for their household size
Children without Insurance: up to 206% of the federal poverty level for their household size

Below is a chart showing the 2024 standards for MAGI Medicaid eligibility:

How do I apply for MAGI Medicaid?

The best way to apply is online at https://benefits.ohio.gov/
Click here for a list of other ways to apply for Medicaid

Where can I go for more information?

Ohio Department of Medicaid's Frequently Asked Questions page
Call the Medicaid Consumer Hotline at 1-800-324-8680
If you currently have an open MAGI Medicaid case in Lorain County and have a specific question regarding your individual case, call the LCJFS Call Center at 1-844-640-6446

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Breast and Cervical Cancer Project
MAGI Medicaid for Adults, Children, and Families
MBIWD
Medicare Premium Assistance Programs
Nursing Home and Long-Term Care
Waiver Programs
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Lorain County Job & Family Services

42485 North Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035-1057
Main Phone: (844) 640-6446
Lorain: (440) 244-4150
Fax: (440) 323-3422
TTY/TDD: (440) 284-4125
Cash/Food/Medical Call Center: (844) 640-6446
Child Support Call Center: (440) 284-4401