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Reg LG XL
Senior Options Enrollments
  • Applicant must be at least 60 years of age and a resident of Franklin County, Ohio.
  • Applicant must demonstrate a need for service based upon an assessment of her/his ability to do daily tasks. There must be an indication of an unmet or under met need in order for applicant to be enrolled into the program.
  • Availability of services may be affected by the Franklin County Senior Options program funding. Senior Options is funded by the Senior Services levy.
  • Each applicant is required to disclose information about his/her income and assets to determine if there is to be a copayment for services. This information is reviewed annually. Failure to disclose this information will result in a delay in service provision or in services being denied until such information is provided. Refusal to pay co-payment for services provided will result in termination of services.
  • Applicant must reside in a private residence. Persons living in facilities where services are provided as a part of a client fee, or could be purchased from the facility are not eligible for services. This includes residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, group homes, etc.
  • Program participants are regularly assessed to determine their ability to do daily tasks. Service needs will be reviewed at this time and may be increased or decreased as appropriate
  • Enrollment into the program will be denied if the applicant appears to be eligible for services from another funding source such as Ohio's PASSPORT program.
  • Enrollment decisions can be appealed if the applicant/participant disputes the correctness of information pertaining to his/her circumstances. Any applicant/participant wishing to appeal a decision regarding service denial should contact his/her case manager, either by telephone or in writing, of an intention to appeal.
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