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Assistance Programs FAQs

We have answers about Ohio's assistance programs, including Medicaid, food and cash assistance, energy assistance, and more.

If you can't find what you're looking for, explore more Assistance Programs resources or try asking the Ohio Assistant.

The Ohio Association of Foodbanks can help you find a foodbank serving your community. Ohio's food assistance program may also be able to help.

The Ohio Benefits program helps residents find, apply for, and manage government benefits such as Medicaid, child care, food and cash assistance, and more.

Ohio’s Home Energy Assistance Programs, operated by the Ohio Department of Development, can help eligible Ohioans manage their energy costs. 

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services operates the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (also known as SNAP or food stamps). You can apply at the Ohio Benefits website or by contacting your county office.

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services' Ohio Works First program provides cash assistance for eligible families. You can apply at the Ohio Benefits website or by contacting your county office.

This simple questionnaire from Ohio Benefits can help you find out if you or your family may be eligible for Medicaid.