OBSSP Home Page

The Home page is the starting point for the Ohio Benefits Self-Service Portal (OBSSP). You can use this site to see if you may be eligible for benefits by submitting an application. You can also get information about your existing benefits.

General Questions

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Information Links

General Questions

Can I use this website in another language?

Yes.  Select your preferred language from the Language drop-down menu, and then click the Go button. All pages in this site will display in the language you selected.

What do the language hyperlinks do?

If you speak a language other than English, you may click on any of the fifteen language hyperlinks. The language hyperlinks are as follows: Chinese, Creole, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. Clicking on one of these hyperlinks takes you to the Other Language Resources page where you may receive information from your agency in the language you select.

How do I create an account?

 Click the Sign Up hyperlink to begin this process. 

Do I have to create an account?

You will need an account to apply for benefits. Some features are available without an account, such as learning more about our programs and finding out if you may be eligible. 

I have an account, but I forgot my password.  Can I reset my password?

 You can reset your password by clicking on the Forgot Password button.

Can I receive messages from my caseworker?

 Yes. If you have an account, you may receive messages about your benefits. To view your messages, click the Envelope icon at the top of the page to go to your inbox.

Apply for Benefits

How do I apply for benefits?

After you login to your account, click the Apply for assistance link in the Apply for Benefits section of the page.  We will guide you through several pages where you will provide us information about yourself and your household.

How do I withdraw my application?

If you need to withdraw your application for any reason, click the Withdraw my Application link in the Apply for Benefits section of the page. This option is available if we have not yet processed your application, and your application status is pending.

I started my application, but I changed my mind.  Can I delete my application?

To delete your incomplete application, click the Delete My Application link in the Apply for Benefits section of the page.

What is the status of my application?

You can check the status of your application at any time.  Click the View application status link in the Apply for benefits section of the page.

How do I provide documents for my application?

Click the View/Upload my documents link to view upload documents for your application.  You can also click this link to view any documents you have already uploaded.  You can upload any of the following files:

Access My Benefits

How do I view my current benefits?

Click the View my benefits link in the Access My benefits section to review benefits you are currently receiving.

What does the View pending verifications link do?

Click this link to go to the Pending Verifications page.  This page lists any missing information we still need from you to complete your application. 

What does the Link my Case(s) link do?

Click this link if you have an existing case or other cases in our system that you want to link to your account or together. Once you have linked a case, you can unlink them at any time by clicking the Unlink my Case link. 

How do I report a change to my case?

Click the Report a change to my case link in the Access My Benefits section to provide us any new information that may impact your current benefits.

How do I renew my case?

Click the Renew my benefits link in the Access My benefits section to reapply before end of your benefits period. We will notify you when it is time to renew.

Information Links

There are additional helpful links available to you at the bottom of the home page: