The four pathways
Ohio DODD Waivers
For individuals with developmental disabilities. Services like HPC, respite and transportation are authorized through your County Board of Developmental Disabilities and SSA. Start by contacting your county board — then send us a referral.
Learn more →Next Generation MyCare Ohio
For Ohioans with both Medicare and Medicaid. Managed-care plans coordinate benefits that can include in-home personal care and homemaker support. We verify your plan's eligibility and authorization before care begins.
Learn more →PASSPORT Waiver
Ohio's Medicaid waiver for adults 60+ who need help at home, administered through the Ohio Department of Aging and your regional Area Agency on Aging. Contact your AAA for an assessment — we can help you understand the steps.
Learn more →Private Pay
No waiver, no waiting on program enrollment. Flexible personal care, homemaker support, companionship, respite and transportation support where staffing allows — often the fastest way to start care.
Learn more →Getting started in 4 steps
Call (614) 526-1548 or send a request online. Share who needs care, where they live and what kind of help they need.
DODD, MyCare Ohio, PASSPORT or private pay — we help you understand which route fits and what it covers.
For program-funded care we confirm eligibility, authorization and participation with your plan or county board before services begin.
We match a qualified, background-checked caregiver and stay in close communication with your family and care team.
Common questions from Ohio families
It depends on the pathway. Waiver programs (DODD, PASSPORT, MyCare Ohio) can cover authorized services with little or no cost to the family. Private-pay rates vary by schedule and services — contact us for current rates and availability.
Private-pay care can often begin quickly, subject to staffing. Waiver-funded care starts after eligibility and authorization are confirmed with your plan or county board. Either way, the first step is a phone call — (614) 526-1548.
Under some Ohio participant-directed programs, a qualified family member or friend may provide approved services. Eligibility depends on the waiver, service plan and program rules — see our family caregiver pathway.
We are headquartered in Columbus and accept referral inquiries from all 88 Ohio counties. Actual availability depends on staffing, location and schedule — call us to check your area.