Step #1:

• Currently live in Richland County
• Medicaid eligible for greater than three (3) months
• Less than 65 years old
• Presently not in a Medicaid Waiver or Healthy Connections Managed Care plan or have other third party coverage

Step #2:

An Enrollment Counselor is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. If you have any questions, or if you need any additional information, this is the person that will help you with the process.

Step #3:

The Enrollment Counselor will ask you general questions about your health that will be used to complete the HOA Health Assessment Form. This screening tool will help you to decide if this program is the right choice for your present health status.

Step #4:

Steps 1 through 3 have been completed and you choose to enroll in the HOA. You will complete a HOA Enrollment Form with the help of the Enrollment Counselor. It is important for you to understand each of the major elements of the HOA. You have the option to disenroll in the HOA at any time.

Each year at the time of your renewal, you will be contacted to determine if you or members of your family will continue with this option.