Caresource Ohio Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CareSource Ohio, Inc.'s mission is to make a lasting difference in our members' lives by improving their health and well-being. The organization's vision is to transform lives through innovative health and life services. (Continued on Schedule O)CareSource Ohio, Inc. is a health insuring corporation licensed by the state of Ohio and serves members through Dual Eligible Special Needs, Marketplace, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and MyCare Ohio plans.
- Income
- $8.6 billion
- Spending
- $8.5 billion
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 1.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $12.2 million, chair/director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 62% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $7.3 billion spent. CareSource Ohio, Inc. ("CSOH"), is a nonprofit organization established under the state law of Ohio. CSOH is a member of the CareSource group of nonprofit tax-exempt organizations (the "CareSource Public Charities"). (Continued on Schedule O)The sole member of the CareSource Public Charities is CareSource, an Ohio nonprofit corporation that is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code"). The CareSource Public Charities' primary activity for the last three decades has been to provide nonprofit Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace health maintenance organization ("HMO") services. As a mission-driven organization, CSOH follows the guidance of the CareSource Public Charities and is focused on transforming health care with innovative programs that address the social determinants of health, health equity, prevention and access to care. CSOH serves nearly 1.2 million Members in Ohio. CSOH'S membership includes: (1) Medicaid consumers, including families with low income, children, pregnant women, adoption and children in foster care, those who are aged, blind or disabled, (2) Medicaid consumers who are eligible for Home and Community Based services through execution of an annual Provider Agreement with the Ohio Department of Medicaid ("ODM"), (3) Dually eligible consumers for Medicare and Medicaid through Ohio's Dual Demonstration program, MyCare, (4) Medicare Advantage consumers, and (5) a Qualified Health Plan offered through the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace, providing low-cost comprehensive coverage for individuals and families. Medicaid: Our Members get all medically-necessary, Medicaid-covered services at no cost. Examples include preventive check-ups, inpatient and outpatient hospital services, and dental care. Members enrolled in our Ohio Medicaid plans have access to the following services: (1) Rewards programs, (2) One-on-one coaching for up to 24 months with a certified Life Coach, (3) Telehealth to talk to a doctor 24/7/365 using a smartphone or computer,(4) Large provider network for easy access to care,(5) Transportation to and from appointments, food pantries, pharmacies, WIC offices and County Department of Job and Family Services (CDJFS) appointments, (6) Vision and dental care, including checkups and teeth cleanings. Members can also get an allowance for a large selection of eyeglasses and an allowance for contact lenses and fitting, (7) Behavioral health resources that support the health of mind, body and spirit,(8) A team of nurses who can answer health questions 24/7/365, (9) Disease management programs, (10) Local care managers to coordinate health care needs and help connect members to community resources such as utility assistance, housing and food banks, and(11) CareSource mobile app for access to member ID card, "how-to" videos and a quick search for doctors. MyCare Ohio: Plans contract with both Medicare and Ohio Medicaid to provide benefits of both programs to its Members in 12 Ohio counties. To improve the way Medicare and Ohio Medicaid benefits work together, Members must enroll in a MyCare Ohio plan. The plan is for people with disabilities, older adults and individuals who need behavioral health services. CareSource Marketplace: Marketplace plans are available in 86 counties in Ohio. CSOH's Marketplace-qualified Vision and Fitness plans cover more than the essential health benefits. They offer adult vision through EyeMed, and a fitness program. There are no lifetime maximums for most benefits, no medical review for enrollment, and we cover an extensive list of prescription drugs. Members enrolled in our Ohio Marketplace plans have access to the following services: (1) $0 copay telehealth office visits via Teladoc with 24/7 access to U.S.-licensed physicians, (2) Ambulatory patient services (outpatient care), (3) Emergency services,(4) Hospitalization, (5) Pregnancy, maternity and newborn care (both before and after birth), (6) Breastfeeding coverage,(7) Mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment (this includes counseling and psychotherapy), (8) Prescription drugs,(9) Rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices, (10) Laboratory services,(11) Preventive and wellness services and chronic disease management, (12) Pediatric services, including dental and vision care, and (13) Birth control coverage. CareSource Dual Advantage: This is a $0 premium plan that combines the benefits of Medicare and Medicaid into one convenient plan and offers more benefits not covered by either Medicare or Medicaid alone. Members enrolled in our Ohio Dual Advantage plans have access to the following services: (1) $6,000 annual limit for preventive and comprehensive dental care through DentaQuest, (2) $1,000 Flex annual allowance to use toward dental, hearing, and vision, (3) Unlimited transportation to health-related appointments including gym, pharmacy, and grocery, (4) $150 monthly allowances for over-the-counter (OTC) items and healthy food at participating retailers, (5) Two meals per day for 14 days after observation or inpatient stay, (6) TruHearing Advanced Level hearing aids, one per ear every three years, (7) Silver&Fit gym membership, home fitness kit, digital workouts, and online resources, (8) Routine vision exam, $450 annual allowance for glasses and/or contacts through EyeMed, (9) BrainHQ online brain health improvement tool, (10) Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) that connects the member to 24-hour help with the push of a button, and (11) 60 hours per year for companion care services. 2024 Highlights We are committed to working every day alongside providers and community partners to make a difference in the lives of our Members as well as communities across the state. One of the handful of ways CSOH supported the whole health of Ohioans in 2024 was through the Outcomes Acceleration for Kids ("OAK") Initiative.OAK is a new program, used as an illustration that Medicaid
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1986.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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