Overview

P-EBT for Summer 2021

• For summer 2021, Ohio school children eligible for free or reduced-price meals and Ohio non-school children under 6 who live in households participating in SNAP will receive P-EBT funds
• Families will receive $375 per child, split over two payments - one at the end of June and one by the end of July
• You should use P-EBT as well as grab-and-go and traditional meal sites to meet your children's food needs
• Using P-EBT does NOT impact you or your child's immigration status.  The public charge rule does NOT apply to P-EBT funds
• To learn more, visit our FAQs

• Email Documents
• Fax:        (419) 213-8820
• Mail:        P.O. Box 10007, Toledo, OH 43699-0007
• Child Care Only Fax:  (419) 213-8547
• Email Child Care Documents

You can also apply for benefits or check case status:

• Online
• By Phone: 1-844-640-6446

Your applications and documents will be scanned and added to your case in a timely manner. Currently, self-scan stations are not available.

Hardcopy applications can be obtained from the front of 3737 W. Sylvania Avenue or may be printed from the online document center (PDF). All applications will be processed as normal and clients will be contacted via phone if a phone interview is being scheduled, or if there are questions.

​Things to Know (updated June 28, 2021)

• All applications and documents will be processed as normal
• Due to staff shortages please be aware of long wait times on the phone for Applications/Interviews through September 2021
• You will receive an appointment letter with details for when to call for your scheduled interview
• Interim Reports will continue to not be required for assistance groups July 1 through September 30, 2021. Interim reports will not be sent in these months. Assistance groups remain subject to all other reporting requirements until their recertification
• Renewals for Medical Assistance are still required annually
• For proof of Eligibility or Income Statements: Call 1-844-640-6446 or email your request (type "Income Verification" in the subject line). You can also access statements on the Self Service Portal (SSP)
• Important updates are shared on our Facebook page
• LCDJFS will see clients by appointment only in instances where a client has either insufficient technology or inability to navigate our system remotely or need to make a cash payment on a repayment agreement. (If a situation arises that requires face-to-face contact, the necessity for such appointment will be determined by the agency.)
• Lump sum payments to Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM), should be sent to the following address: OH Dept of Medicaid/Lump Sum L-3676, Columbus, Ohio 43260 (With your check, include a cover letter with your name, SSN, case number, and reason for submitting the check.)
• We do not process Unemployment Claims. You must contact ODJFS for UC 1-877-644-6562

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