OhioRISE
Frequently Asked Questions
Collective Behavioral Therapy understands that Ohio's waivers can be complicated.
I want OhioRISE services. How do I start?
If the youth is enrolled in fee-for-service Medicaid, call the Medicaid Consumer Hotline at 800-324-8680 (TTY: 711), Monday-Friday 7am-8pm
Call the OhioRISE
Member Services at
833-711-0773 (TTY: 711) who will reach out to your county's MCO to schedule a CANS assessment.
What is a CANS assessment?
The CANS assessment, or Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths assessment, determines a youth's eligibility and tier for services. This needs to be completed before Behavioral Health Respite is authorized.
What if I have a Level One Waiver? Individual Options (I/O)? SELF Waiver?
These are all waivers managed by Ohio's Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).
OhioRISE is not managed by Ohio's DODD; it is managed by the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) and a partnership with Aetna. You can still qualify for OhioRISE;
Many Medicaid recipients who have these waivers will also quality for the OhioRISE waiver and the Behavioral Health Respite service. Behavioral Health Respite can only be provided through the OhioRISE waiver.
I live in the same house as someone who receives OhioRISE. Can I be their provider?
No, Behavioral Health Respite providers cannot reside in the same home as the OhioRISE recipient.
I am related to someone who receives OhioRISE and do not live in their residence. Can I be their provider?
Yes, a relative or person the OhioRISE recipient already knows is defined as a Natural Support and can be a provider as long as they do not live in the same home as the recipient.