Ohio Benefits has a robust self service online portal available to all residents of Ohio. After creating an account within the portal you can manage the ongoing involvement of your benefits as well as…
- Check eligibility for Cash, Food, or Medical Assistance
- Check eligibility for Early Childhood Services
- Apply for Cash, Food, Medical, or Child Care Assistance
- Access my Cash, Food, Medical, or Child Care Assistance
To access the portal you’ll need access to a smartphone or computer that has access to the internet. Below is a link to a user friendly written guide that includes screenshots every step of the way to help you get started. The guide also includes how to interact with every piece of the portal from applying, uploading and submitting documents, or reporting any circumstantial changes.
Link to Self Service Portal Guide
Link to the Self Service Portal
The process of submitting any documents or applications is best served when uploading them directly to the Self Service Portal. This allows workers to process uploaded documents with ease resulting in a quick turn around – we highly encourage residents applying to utilize this piece of the portal.
Other forms of document submission can be found below, starting with our most preferred methods resulting in the best customer service.
- Online: via the Self Service Portal. **This is the preferred and quickest method!
- Mail: 900 East County Road 20 Tiffin OH 44883 – If you need a self-addressed envelope, we will send you one.
- In-Person: Visit our agency or utilize our drop boxes outside the building.
- Fax: 419-447-5345
- Email: foodandmedical@senecadjfs.org | Please include your full name, case number, address and date of birth. **This method will result in longer processing times.
