Applying for food, cash and medical assistance through Highland County is a several step process. Please read the following information carefully to ensure your application is processed as quickly as possible. Please note it may take up to 30 days to complete your application. We complete cases in the order that they are received and when all verification documents have been received.
Step 1: Submit an Application
You can submit your application in the following ways:
- Online (Link located below at the end of the instructions) through the ODJFS Online Benefit Application Portal. Select “Apply for Benefits”. After completing the application, continue with steps 2 through 4.
- Print an application (Link located below at the end of the instructions) and return through:
Fax
Fax your signed application to 937-393-4461
Deliver in Person
Signed applications can be scanned at the HCJFS:
1575 N. High St.
Hillsboro, OH 45133Mail
Signed applications can also be mailed to the address above
If you are applying for Medicaid, your tax status information is needed. Please complete the MAGI Tax Information Worksheet and submit with your application.
- Email: Highland-Documents@jfs.ohio.gov
Step 2: Gather Verification Documents
As part of the application, you will need to submit a number of verification documents. The specific documents accepted are listed in the application, but in general we will need to verify:
- Who is in the household
- All household income, and
- Basic information such as identity, Social Security Number(s) and Birth Verification(s)
Please write your name and case number or social security number on all verification documents.
Step 3: The Interview
No interview is required for Medicaid programs. You may be contacted by phone to clarify information.
Step 4: Return Any Additional Verification Documents
At the end of your interview, your caseworker will give you a checklist of any additional verification documents we need to complete your case. The sooner you return the verification documents, the sooner your case can be completed.
Return those verification documents to us with your name and case number or social security number on ALL documents.
Highland-Documents@jfs.ohio.gov
Fax
Fax your documents to 937-393-4461
Deliver in Person
Documents can be scanned at HCJFS:
1575 N. High St.
Hillsboro, OH 45133
Select “Apply for Benefits”
Select “Request for Cash, Food and Medical Assistance (with Voter Registration)
Correlates to HCJFS 7819
In some cases, you may want to apply to receive Medicaid without applying for cash or food assistance. By visting www.benefits.ohio.gov, you can apply for Medicaid only, without applying for cash or food assistance at the same time.
To apply through the site, click “Check your eligibility” and follow the prompts.