The Ohio Adult Care Facilities Association is recruiting for the 2024-2027 OACFA Board of Directors. The OACFA Board of Directors have contributed their time, knowledge, and resources to the success of the OACFA and we are looking to add new members to continue this legacy. Applications are due by January 1st, 2024. Please apply […]
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“Every Shot Counts” When It Comes to COVID-19
Dear leaders of Ohio’s Residential Facility Class 2’s, In light of the latest increase in COVID-19 cases and new variants of the virus, as well as the increased risk of flu and RSV in the fall and winter months, the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) and Ohio Department of Health (ODH) are asking for your […]
Ohio Medicaid Open Enrollment – Closing Soon
The Ohio Medicaid open enrollment close out date of November 30,2023 is quickly approaching. Open enrollment is the month when Ohio Medicaid members can review the managed care plans available and select the plan that best fits their healthcare needs. If the Ohio Medicaid member does not select a new managed care plan, they will […]
ODH Director: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Available To All, Regardless of Insurance Status
COLUMBUS –Ohio Department of Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff, M.D., MBA today said he remains confident that updated COVID-19 vaccinations will continue to be readily available to Ohioans, including to those without insurance. “If you have medical insurance, and that includes Medicare or Medicaid, vaccines should be covered as a preventive health service, which means you […]
Why an Adult Care Facility (ACF)?
Adult Care Facilities (ACF), or Residential Class 2 or 3 Facilities, offer a family dynamic, structure and routine, supervision, and care coordination. ACFs were developed in response to the closing of state hospitals and institutions since the 1980’s throughout the state of Ohio. ACFs are licensed through the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction […]
What is the Residential State Supplement (RSS)?
The Residential State Supplement (RSS) program is a supplementation program that provides financial assistance to adults with disabilities who wish to live in the community. Individuals who enroll in RSS have increased needs due to a disability, such as a mental illness diagnosis, that are not severe enough to require long-term care in an institution, […]