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Healthy Start

Children (up to age 19) and pregnant women can get free health coverage through Healthy Start.

Healthy Start covers the following services:

  • Doctor visits
  • Immunizations
  • Substance abuse
  • Prescriptions
  • Vision services
  • Mental health
  • Hospital care
  • Dental care
  • Other Services

Families can apply for Healthy Start filling out the Combined Programs Application (CPA) - JFS Form #07216. By calling the Consumer Hotline at 1-800-324-8680, hotline staff can provide general information or offer assistance in filling out the application. The hotline is staffed seven days a week. Families can also find applications at their local office of job & family services.

Additionally, families can get program information or download an application by visiting our website at
jfs.ohio.gov/ohp/consumers/Application.xml.

For families between 151% - 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL)

  • Available to children up to age 19
  • Cannot have health insurance. Health insurance is defined as having health insurance that covers BOTH inpatient hospitalization and physician coverage - regardless of premiums, deductible and co-payments.

  • Must reapply every 12 months - income changes may affect eligibility status.

Family Size Annual Income
1 $17,960
2 $24,240
3 $30,520
4 $36,800
5 $43,080

For families up to 150% FPL

  • Available to children up to age 19 and pregnant women

  • Health insurance from another carrier does NOT affect eligibility

  • Pregnant women are eligible during the entire pregnancy up to 60 days after the baby is born.
  • Babies born to a mother on Healthy Start are automatically eligible for free health coverage for 1 full year.

  • Must reapply for coverage every 12 months - income changes may affect eligibility status.

Family Size Annual Income
1 $13,470
2 $18,180
3 $22,890
4 $27,600
5 $32,310

Healthy Start / Healthy Families 1-800-324-8680