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Source review: Oct 14, 2026

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  • A current deadline was not confirmed; check with the organization before applying.
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Health & public benefitsProgramState program · OH

Ohio Department of Medicaid and participating Ohio hospitals

Ohio Hospital Care Assurance Program (HCAP)

Basic medically necessary hospital care without charge for patients meeting HCAP requirements.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Request an HCAP application from the billing or financial assistance department of the hospital where care was provided. Report income, household and coverage; the hospital may require a Medicaid application first.

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    Request an HCAP application from the billing or financial assistance department of the hospital where care was provided. Report income, household and coverage; the hospital may require a Medicaid application first.

Official source & instructions

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

Ohio; access depends on program requirements.

  • OH

What it offers

Basic necessary outpatient or inpatient hospital services covered by the rule.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Ohio residents who are not Medicaid recipients and have individual or family income at or below 100% of the federal poverty level under the calculation rules.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Renewal information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Contact information

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Sources & verification

Verification status
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Source review
Oct 14, 2026
Added to this catalog
Oct 14, 2026
Last updated
Oct 14, 2026

Verification documents the evidence reviewed at that time. A working link alone does not establish availability, and verification is never a guarantee of eligibility.

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