Access to Recovery IV GAP Funds Request

The following document provides the parameters and restrictions for the distribution of GAP funds for all benefit coordination agencies in Ohio. The information below provides the approved GAP fund service array and the process to request an unapproved GAP fund service. All new/unapproved GAP fund requests not listed below must be approved by Access to Recovery OMHAS staff with the request below before issuing unapproved GAP funds. A GAP fund that is issued without the approval of OMHAS ATR staff will be subject to a request to return the funds.

Approved GAP Fund Expenditures

  • Dental
  • Child Care (For individuals who need emergency care during clinical treatment or recovery support session. Must be a state certified center)
  • Vision
  • Co-Pays for individuals utilizing the Medicaid Exchange program or underinsured individuals to continue services with a clinical MH/SUD treatment provider.
  • Transportation (Bus Passes)
  • Naloxone Kits and Training
  • Identification (no fees incurred but the cost of the identification)
  • One time gas cards to participants in the amount of up to $20 (can only be disseminated to a participant one time and participant must have a valid driver’s license, and insurance in their name for the vehicle. This is the only GAP fund that can be disseminated directly to the participant)
  • Personal Hygiene items, Clothing for employment, Steel Toe Work Boots

Approved Health and Wellness Activities

All health and wellness activities are intended to support continued engagement in clinical treatment or recovery support services. Individuals that are currently engaged in a treatment center are eligible with their counselor’s/case manager’s permission. Individuals seeking recovery support are eligible with their recovery support provider’s permission.

  • Short term Gym Membership at a reasonably priced facility (Planet Fitness, YMCA etc.)
  • Yoga Classes to support Anger Management goals (must be a certified Yoga studio)

To process GAP funds, the Benefit Coordination agency enters the voucher for approved ATR services and funding. The Benefit Coordination agency pays for the activity directly, obtains a receipt documenting payment for the activity, and enters the encounter in the VMS. To document and monitor all GAP Fund dissemination, please download the Access to Recovery IV Supportive Service/GAP Funds Receipt Form from the OMHAS Access to Recovery Website allow 7 business days to process GAP Fund Service Requests

Access to Recovery IV GAP Fund Request

Organization Name: ______

Director Contact: ______Benefit Coordinator Contact: ______

Program Contact: ______GAP Fund Provider Contact: ______

Summary of GAP Fund Request:

______

ATR Client Number: ______Service Location: ______

Signature: ______Date: ______

Please contact Vincent Hendershot, Mahogany Saxton, or Alisia Clark for comments or questions.

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