Ohio Department of Aging Golden Buckeye Program

The Golden Buckeye Card

More than two million Ohioans are eligible for the Golden Buckeye card, honored at 20,000 businesses statewide. Golden Buckeye cardholders have saved an estimated $2 billion since 1976. All Ohioans age 60 or better, as well as adults age 18-59 who have disabilities as defined by Social Security, are eligible for a free Golden Buckeye Card.

How to Get a Card - Ohio residents who hold current Ohio Driver Licenses or State ID cards automatically receive a Golden Buckeye card in the month of their 60th birthday. Individuals who do not have a current license or State ID, as well as people under age 60 who are eligible due to disability, or who otherwise do not receive their card automatically, may apply for a card at most public libraries and senior centers. Due to ID, age and disability (when appropriate) verification requirements, you cannot apply for a Golden Buckeye Card online or by phone.

Where to Use the Card - Most participating merchants display the Golden Buckeye logo on their door, in their window or at the checkout. Look for it wherever you shop. If you don't see it, ask if the business offers a discount for older customers. Businesses that honor the Golden Buckeye card do so voluntarily and choose the savings they offer. Some offer a percentage off a total purchase, others offer special deals on certain products. Be sure to ask and offer your feedback to help the business create the best savings for their customers.

How to Get a Replacement Card - If your Golden Buckeye Card has been lost, stolen or damaged, call 1-866-301-6446 to request a replacement.

Merchants of all types (restaurants, retail, auto care, medical and more) from all over the state voluntarily offer special savings or deals for older Ohioans who carry the Golden Buckeye card. They receive no compensation from the state of Ohio for their participation and, instead, do so as a way of attracting a loyal customer base while thanking our older citizens for making Ohio a great place to live. Please repay their kindness with your patronage (and save some money in the process).

Prescription Drug Savings - The Golden Buckeye card now includes the Ohio's Best Rx prescription drug discount program. Best Rx lowers the cost of prescriptions for Ohio residents who do not have drug insurance coverage for all drugs. Savings average 30-40 percent on prescriptions at more than 2,300 participating pharmacies. Any Ohio resident age 60 or older is eligible, regardless of income, and you can access the program immediately using your existing Golden Buckeye card. Call toll-free 1-866-923-7879 or visit www.ohiobestrx.org for more information, to look up drug prices, to find participating pharmacies and more.

Cardholder Services

Frequently Asked Questions
Review answer to the most frequently asked questions about Golden Buckeye and other Department of Aging programs and services.

Find Participating Businesses
Look up business that honor the Golden Buckeye Card in your area.

Find Participating Pharmacies
Look up pharmacies that accept the Golden Buckeye Card for savings on prescription drugs.

Get Sample Drug Prices
Find out what you can expect to pay at the pharmacy using Ohio's Best Rx on your Golden Buckeye Card.

Information for Merchants

Ohio’s Golden Buckeye program is the oldest and largest partnership in the country between businesses and state government to benefit older Ohioans and people with disabilities. We invite you to become one of the 20,000 Ohio businesses that recognize our seniors and people with disabilities with special savings on goods and services. There is no cost to participate and you determine the amount and type of savings you wish to offer.

Become a Golden Buckeye Business: Savings for Them, Value for You! (258 kb)

To enroll just complete our online Business Participation Agreement.