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The Ohio Department of Aging

Ohio Department of Aging Golden Buckeye Program

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 older, as well as adults age 18-59 who have disabilities as defined by Social Security, are eligible for a free Golden Buckeye card.

The 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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Prescription Drug Savings

The Golden Buckeye card includes the Ohio's Best Rx prescription drug discount program. Call toll-free 1-866-923-7879 or visit www.ohiobestrx.org for more information.

 

CONSUMER ALERT

No legitimate representative of the Ohio's Best Rx or Golden Buckeye Programs will call you and request personal information to verify your identity. If you receive such a call, hang up immediately. It is likely a scam. If you received a call and provided personal information, please contact local law enforcement as soon as possible.

 

Golden Buckeye Businesses

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Merchants of all types (e.g., restaurants, retail, auto care, medical and more) voluntarily offer special savings or deals for older Ohioans who carry the Golden Buckeye card. Most participating merchants display the Golden Buckeye logo on their door, in their window or at the checkout. Businesses that honor the Golden Buckeye card receive no compensation from the State of Ohio for their participation, and the savings they offer will vary. Some offer a percentage off a total purchase, others offer special deals on certain products or services. Please repay their kindness with your patronage (and save some money in the process).

Become a Participating Merchant

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.

To enroll, complete our online Business Participation Agreement.

Brochure: Become a Golden Buckeye Business: Savings for Them, Value for You!

Be a Golden Buckeye Ambassador!

Wherever you spend your money, ask if they accept the Golden Buckeye card. Let them know that you will be a loyal customer if they do, and help them learn more about the benefits of becoming a Golden Buckeye participating business. Simply download and print our handy wallet card template, and give it to the staff at all of your favorite businesses that do not currently honor the card.