Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Ohio

Ohio's Residential State Supplement Program tenant-based financial and Medicaid assistance to adults with disabilities who want to live in the community. People who enroll in RSS have increased needs, but do not require long-term care in an institution, such as a nursing home or hospital. Enrollees combine the RSS benefit with their income to pay the monthly Allowable Fee (or "rent") to eligible living arrangements in the community, i.e., Class Two Residential Facilities (RF2’s). As of July 2023, the Allowable Fee amount that Residential Facilities may charge residents with RSS is $1,600 per month.

Assistance Distributed By
State administrator/State agency
Program Status
Active
Website
https://mha.ohio.gov/get-help/recovery-supports/residential-state-supplement
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to tenant only
Program Type
Tenant-based rental assistance
Income Eligibility Threshold
Other income eligibility criteria
Duration
No predetermined time limit
Assistance Used For
Current and/or future rent
Food or household essentials
Info Source
NLIHC internet research
Last Updated
4/2/24 14:55
Other Eligibility Requirements

Persons with disabilities; Eligible or enrolled in Medicaid; Currently receiving SS, SSI, or SSDI; Either planning for discharge from a nursing home or be determined to meet a Protective Level of Care (LOC) during the LOC assessment; Currently living in or planning to move to a Class Two Residential Facility (RF2) licensed by OhioMHAS

Required Documents

Required for income (general), lease.

Amount Calculation Method

Other calculation method