Frequently Asked Questions

Questions

How can an individual report suspected abuse, neglect, misappropriation of an individual with developmental disabilities?

How can an individual with developmental disabilities apply to become enrolled on a Medicaid Waiver?

How can I find a certified ODADAS provider in my area?

How do I become certified by ODADAS to render alcohol and drug addiction treatment?

How do I find a provider for DODD services in my area?

How do I report suspected Medicaid fraud by DODD providers?

Where can I find a certified and licensed mental health care provider in my county?

Where can I find agencies which provide assistance and support for someone with a mental illness?

Answers

How can an individual report suspected abuse, neglect, misappropriation of an individual with developmental disabilities?

By calling DODD at 1-800-617-6723. Reports can also be made to each local county board of Developmental Disabilities and the list of phone numbers can be found at: https://doddportal.dodd.ohio.gov/reportabuse/Pages/default.aspx.

How can an individual with developmental disabilities apply to become enrolled on a Medicaid Waiver?

DODD administers two waivers (level one and individual options). You can learn about eligibility for these waivers and download the paperwork to apply for the waivers at: https://doddportal.dodd.ohio.gov/INF/WaiverSer/Pages/default.aspx.

How can I find a certified ODADAS provider in my area?

Go to www.odadas.ohio.gov and click on the “Ohio Regional Map-Treatment” for a list contacts divided by region, throughout the state of Ohio.

How do I become certified by ODADAS to render alcohol and drug addiction treatment?

The standards for certification can be found at www.odadas.ohio.gov and the application can be obtained by calling 614-644-8317 or by visiting www.odadas.ohio.gov and visiting the “certification section” and downloading the “application.”

How do I find a provider for DODD services in my area?

Go to providersearch.dodd.ohio.gov and search by location and type of service to find the appropriate service provider in your area.

How do I report suspected Medicaid fraud by DODD providers?

Call (614) 466-6670 or e-mail reportfraud@dodd.ohio.gov. You can also make an anonymous call to the Ohio Attorney General’s Health Care fraud section at 1-800-282-0515.

Where can I find a certified and licensed mental health care provider in my county?

On DMH’s website, there is a map of providers in each county throughout Ohio. The map can be found at: http://mha.ohio.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=790. You can also 1-877-275-6364 for assistance in finding a provider in your area.

Where can I find agencies which provide assistance and support for someone with a mental illness?

At http://www.mh.state.oh.us/getting-treatment/where-to-get-help.shtml, there is a list of links to local, state and national resources which provide education, support and advocacy for people with mental illness