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Disability Benefits: Behavioral Health Conditions
Ohio Administrative Code 123:1-33-01 (D)
United Behavioral Healthcare, the state's behavioral health care provider, manages disability claims for state of Ohio employees who are enrolled in a state health plan. To be eligible for disability leave benefits for a behavioral health condition, the following must apply:
- The employee must have a behavioral health/substance abuse condition that prevents the employee from working;
- The employee must be in treatment with a behavioral health/substance abuse specialist; and
- The employee must follow the treatment plan prescribed by their provider.
To request a disability assessment, an employee may contact their agency, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Department of Administrative Services - Disability Services unit or UBH directly at 1-800-852-1091. Agencies are required to complete the State of Ohio Agency Disability Questionnaire.
For more information regarding state of Ohio Behavioral Health services, or United Behavioral Healthcare, click here. |
