Rule 5160:1-3-02 | Medicaid: criteria for age, blindness, or disability.

(A) The medicaid program provides coverage for individuals who have been determined to meet the criteria for the limiting physical factors of age, blindness, or disability as set forth in section 1902 of the Social Security Act (as in effect on October 1, 2024). Age is determined by county departments of job and family services (CDJFSs). Blindness and disability are determined by either the social security administration (SSA) or the Ohio department of medicaid (ODM) in accordance with rule 5160:1-3-02.9 of the Administrative Code.

(B) The criteria for age, blindness, and disability are as follows:

(1) Age: An individual who is age sixty-five years or older meets the requirement for medicaid on the basis of age. Verification of age is required.

(2) Blindness: An individual is considered to be blind when he or she has: