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To answers to questions about using your Golden Buckeye card to save on prescriptions drug purchases, visit the Ohio's Best Rx Web site.
To answers to questions about using your Golden Buckeye card to save on prescriptions drug purchases, visit the Ohio's Best Rx Web site.
How do I apply for a Golden Buckeye card?
If you are age 60 or better, you may not have to apply. Cards are sent automatically to Ohio residents in the month of their 60th birthday. We use records from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles for these mailings, so you must have a current Ohio Driver License or ID Card with your correct birth date and address to receive your card automatically.
If you have a license or ID card, but your information is incorrect, call toll-free 1-866-301-6446 during normal business hours (Monday thru Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.) to provide the correct information and request your card be re-sent.
If you do not have a Driver License or state ID card, (or if you do, but did not receive your card for unknown reasons) you can apply for a Golden Buckeye card at most senior centers and public libraries. Please bring with you proof of age.
If you are under age 60 and qualify for a Golden Buckeye card due to disability, you can apply for one at most senior centers and public libraries. Please bring proof of age and certification of disability.
We cannot accept applications or requests for Golden Buckeye cards online or by phone.
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I did not receive my Golden Buckeye card when I turned 60. How do I get one?
Call toll-free 1-866-301-6446 during normal business hours (Monday thru Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.) to verify your mailing information. You may also apply for a card at most senior centers and public libraries. If you apply in person, you'll be given a temporary card that you can use right away.
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My card was lost or stolen. How do I get a new one?
Call toll-free 1-866-301-6446 during normal business hours (Monday thru Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.) to request a replacement.
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I need to change my name on my Golden Buckeye card. How do I do this?
Call toll-free 1-866-301-6446 during normal business hours (Monday thru Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.) to request the change.
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The name on my Golden Buckeye card is Wrong. Can you fix this?
Call toll-free 1-866-301-6446 during normal business hours (Monday thru Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.) to request a corrected card.
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I applied or called for a new or replacement Golden Buckeye card but have not yet received it. What should I do?
You should receive your permanent card in six to eight weeks after your application is faxed to us. If you have not received your card in this time period, call toll-free 1-866-301-6446 during normal business hours (Monday thru Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.) to confirm that your application has been received and processed.
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Can I apply for a Golden Buckeye card online?
No. State law requires validation of age or disability status in order for us to issue a Golden Buckeye card. This may only be done in person at a sign-up site (most senior centers and public libraries).
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Can you send me a Golden Buckeye card application?
No. State law requires validation of age or disability status in order for us to issue a Golden Buckeye card. This may only be done in person at a sign-up site (most senior centers and public libraries).
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How old do you have to be to get a Golden Buckeye card?
To be eligible for a Golden Buckeye card, you must be an Ohio resident age 60 or older OR an adult resident (age 18 to 59) with a permanent and total disability (as defined by social security).
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I thought the age for a Golden Buckeye card was 55. When did it change?
The minimum age of eligibility for a Golden Buckeye card has been 60 since 1985. Prior to that (from the program's launch in 1976), the minimum age was 65. From 1985 to 1988, the Golden Buckeye card partnered with the Southwestern Bell Silver Saver card, which was available to folks 55 and older, but the age of eligibility for Golden Buckeye was still 60.
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What will you accept as proof of disability for a Golden Buckeye card?
To prove eligibility for a Golden Buckeye card due to disability, we need one of the following documents:
We are unable to accept any other form of proof of disability, such as a letter from your doctor.
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Can you send me a list of businesses where I can use my Golden Buckeye card?
You can look up businesses in your area by using our Golden Buckeye Business Finder. You can find participating pharmacies by using the Ohio's Best Rx Pharmacy Locator.
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Is there a Web site where I can get information about nursing homes in Ohio?
Yes, please visit the Long-term Care Consumer Guide to look up information, inspection data and customer satisfaction survey results for nursing homes and residential care facilities in Ohio.
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To whom can I talk to report problems at a nursing home?
Call the Office of the Long-term Care Ombudsman toll-free at 1-800-282-1206 or locate your Regional Long-term Care Ombudsman Program.
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Advance Directives are documents, such as a living will or durable power of attorney, that can help ensure your wishes are carried out in the event that you cannot make decisions for yourself. The Ohio Hospice and Palliative Care Organization provides the necessary forms and tips on completing them.
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Can someone help me with legal issues?
Skilled professionals in the aging network help older adults with personal legal problems. Contact your Area Agency on Aging for the availability of legal help in your neighborhood.
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Can you remove me or a family member from your mailing list or change the address you send to?
Absolutely! Just contact us and we'll be happy to make the change. We maintain several mailing lists, so when you contact us, please specify which mailing you receive (e.g., Aging Connection, Golden Buckeye card, etc.).
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Ohio Department of Aging