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$2.4 Billion In Federal Medicaid Aid Prevents State Budget Hole

By Ohio Public Radio • Feb 2, 2021

The increase in Ohio Medicaid caseloads could have blown a hole in the new two-year state budget proposal.

Ohio Medicaid Asks Feds For Waivers

By Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) • Apr 16, 2020

Ohio is asking for permission from the feds to fast-track some rules and exceptions in Medicaid related to the COVID-19 crisis. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports the state is asking for a pair of waivers that many other states are already using.

State Medicaid Director Blasts Flawed Framework

By Ohio Public Radio • Jan 15, 2020

The Ohio Department of Medicaid director says her agency is dealing with big problems and could face huge fines from the federal government if they’re not fixed.

State Says Preferred Drug List Makes Getting Meds Easier

By Ohio Public Radio • Jan 6, 2020

Ohio’s Medicaid program has unveiled a new tool designed to help cut down on confusion when it comes to prescription drugs.

Ohio Medicaid Enrollment Declines

By Associated Press • Aug 5, 2019

Ohio's Medicaid enrollment has dropped by more than 250 thousand in the past two years. It's unclear whether those people now have other health coverage or are no longer insured.