Resources: Medicaid Assistance

For more information on how to become a provider go to:

NewProviderEnrollment-FAQs_2024 (1).pdf (ohio.gov)

Resources for Providers | Medicaid (ohio.gov)

You can also call with enrollment issues/questions the Integrated Help Desk at 1-800-686-1516

There are five Medicaid Managed Care Providers (MCP) in Ohio. These are - Caresource, Buckeye, United Healthcare, Molina, and Paramount.  Effective 12/1/2022 Medicaid will be introducing three additional MCP's, AmeriaHealth Caritas, Human Health Plan, and Anthem BC/BC.  Paramount will be phased effective 12/1/2022. 

If you are enrolled in a Managed Care Provider (MCP), you would call your provider directly to order a lost/replacement card. 

Caresource: 1-800-488-0134

Buckeye: 1-866-246-4358

United Healthcare: 1-800-895-2017

Molina: 1-800-642-4168

Paramount: 1-800-462-3589

If you are not enrolled in a MCP, you would call 1-800-324-8680 for further assistance. 

If on a managed care provider (Caresource, Buckeye, United Healthcare, Molina, or Paramount), reach out to your specific managed care plan to get a referral to a Dr., dentist, specialist, etc.

If you have traditional Fee for Service Medicaid (a Medicaid paper card) please follow these instructions to locate a provider who accepts Medicaid:

• In your internet browser, go to Medicaid.ohio.gov 
• Click on "Find a Provider", near the left center of the page, by the magnifying glass
• Chose the county you'd like to be seen in, and under Provider Type, select what service you are seeking. (such as Clinical Counseling, Dentist Individual, Physician/Osteopath Individual, Professional Medical Group, etc.) 
• Once you have selected the Provider Type you can narrow down by "Provider Specialty" if needed. 
• Reach out o the individual(s) or practice listed to ensure they are taking new patients and still accept Traditional Medicaid.