Learn How To Use the Ohio Benefits Portal

The Ohio Benefits Portal is a secure public facing portal that allows citizens to perform a number of actions. Citizens can use the Ohio Benefits Portal to apply for or check the status of benefits 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from anywhere they can access the internet.


In this tutorial, citizens will learn how to:

  • Navigate through the Ohio Benefit website.
  • Create your secure Profile.
  • Determine your eligibility for benefits.
  • Successfully submit your online benefits application.

Applicant - Person applying for benefits

Authorized Representative - Representative acting on behalf of the applicant

Non-Applicant - Helper to the person applying for benefits