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Managed Care for Medicare/Medicaid Dual-Eligibles, Explained

MyCare Ohio coordinates Medicare and Medicaid for dual-eligible seniors -- here is what it does.

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Short answer

MyCare Ohio (sometimes referenced as Next Generation MyCare in current program materials) is Ohio's managed care program for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. It coordinates medical care, behavioral health, and long-term services and supports through a single managed care plan rather than separate systems.

What it coordinates

Medical care, prescription coverage, behavioral health, and home- and community-based long-term services and supports, all under one plan -- intended to reduce the coordination burden on a family managing a parent's care across separate Medicare and Medicaid systems.

Locally

The Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio provides care management support for MyCare Ohio enrollees in our four-county coverage area.

Ohio's managed care programs are periodically restructured. Confirm current plan options and enrollment details directly with the Council on Aging or Ohio Department of Medicaid rather than relying on a program name alone.

Questions families ask

What Area Agency on Aging covers Warren County?

The Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio covers Warren County as well, the same regional agency serving all four counties in our coverage area.

What Area Agency on Aging covers Clermont County?

The Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio covers Clermont County too, giving our entire four-county coverage area a single Area Agency on Aging to work with.

Which Cincinnati-area county has the most senior housing options?

Hamilton County, by a wide margin, given its larger population, urban core, and concentration of hospital systems that anchor the region's medical district around the city of Cincinnati.

Does Loveland belong to one specific county for senior-care purposes?

Loveland straddles Hamilton, Clermont and Warren counties simultaneously, so families researching Loveland-based communities should confirm the specific county for any facility's licensing or county-specific program purposes rather than assuming one county applies uniformly.

What is the difference between independent living and assisted living in Ohio?

Independent living is typically unlicensed housing with services bundled in, since no personal care is provided. Assisted living is licensed by the Ohio Department of Health as a Residential Care Facility because it involves hands-on help with daily activities.

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