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Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.

Set up the ask

Ohio Department of Medicaid

OhioRISE Care Coordination, Respite, and Waiver

What you get

Help coordinating complex behavioral-health care, including treatment and respite when approved. Ask whether requests are open.

Who starts it: Your care team
How it’s sent: Through your care team
Your time: One conversation with your care team
Last checked: Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

A cancer diagnosis alone does not qualify; behavioral-health assessment and service authorization rules apply.

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One thing to do: ask your care teamThey send it. You give them what they need.

Ohio Department of Medicaid takes requests from your care team, not from families. Copy this message, or say it at the next visit.
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Hi [social worker’s name],

Could you send a request to Ohio Department of Medicaid for us? Help coordinating complex behavioral-health care, including treatment and respite when approved. It has to come from you. Their page is here: https://www.aetnabetterhealth.com/ohiorise/plan-overview.html

Tell me what you need from me and I’ll bring it to our next visit. Thank you for everything you do for us.

[your name] · [phone]
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Copying is the only thing this page does with your text. Nothing is saved.

Their program page ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026
What to bring to the meeting
- Your child’s diagnosis, the hospital’s name, and what you need help with.
What happens next
- Prepare the published application or referral answers.
- Submit through the official route shown on the application asset.
- Confirm receipt and respond to program requests for verification.

After your care team sends it

Confirm receipt and respond to any eligibility or verification request.

Full record, as published