HCAP Guidelines

Under state law, we must provide, without charge, certain basic, medically necessary hospital services to individuals who meet all of the following requirements:
  • Individuals must be residents of the State of Ohio
  • Individuals cannot be enrolled in the Medicaid Program; and
  • Personal or family income is at or below the Federal poverty line
"Basic medically necessary hospital services" include all inpatient and outpatient services covered under the Medicaid Program, except organ transplants and associated services. This program covers hospital charges only. Associated professional physician charges are not eligible.

If you believe you may qualify click here to access HCAP application.

The 2009 Poverty Guidelines
Family Size Income Family Size Income
1 $10,830 5 $25,790
2 $14,570 6 $29,530
3 $18,310 7 $33,270
4 $22,050 8 $37,010
*The above figures apply to the 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia.
** For families with more than 8 persons, add $3,740 for each additional person.