/news/tags/health-insurance health insurance en-US Copyright Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:38:22 GMT /2023-04-13/biden-moves-to-expand-daca-recipients-access-to-government-funded-health-insurance The Department of Health and Human Services will propose an amended definition of "lawful presence" to include recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, the White House said. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:38:22 GMT /2023-04-13/biden-moves-to-expand-daca-recipients-access-to-government-funded-health-insurance Kaitlyn Radde, Joel Rose /news/economy/2022-09-02/ohio-restaurants-continue-to-face-staffing-shortages 87% of Ohio restaurants are short staffed. The restaurant industry is 20% short from regular staffing levels. Fri, 02 Sep 2022 19:43:11 GMT /news/economy/2022-09-02/ohio-restaurants-continue-to-face-staffing-shortages Abigail Bottar /news/government-politics/2021-10-07/ohio-democrats-try-another-bill-that-would-provide-universal-health-care The minority party has been trying to pass a bill allowing it for more than a decade now. Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:29:12 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-10-07/ohio-democrats-try-another-bill-that-would-provide-universal-health-care Jo Ingles /news/health-science/2021-01-11/oh-really-explores-covids-impact-on-the-cost-of-health-care A listener asked OH Really? what impact the coronavirus will have on insurance premiums in the future. Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:00:33 GMT /news/health-science/2021-01-11/oh-really-explores-covids-impact-on-the-cost-of-health-care Kabir Bhatia /news/health-science/2020-10-08/ohio-plans-first-major-overhaul-to-medicaid-in-15-years Last week, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine proposed changes to the state’s Medicaid program — the first major overhaul in 15 years. The changes, which will have to be approved by the federal government, will help improve health outcomes of Ohioans covered by the program, specifically children and those who need specialized care, DeWine said. Medicaid covers low-income residents, long-term care in nursing homes, pregnant women, and children. It is managed differently by each state. Fri, 09 Oct 2020 03:52:25 GMT /news/health-science/2020-10-08/ohio-plans-first-major-overhaul-to-medicaid-in-15-years Lisa Ryan /news/health-science/2020-07-16/summacare-of-akron-announces-new-president SummaCare announced it is naming William Epling as its new president. He will begin Aug. 3 and will oversee day-to-day operations. Epling has more than 30… Thu, 16 Jul 2020 22:40:19 GMT /news/health-science/2020-07-16/summacare-of-akron-announces-new-president Abigail Bottar /news/community/2020-01-30/morning-headlines-naacp-endorses-voting-ballot-initiative-new-program-to-fight-toxic-algae-begins Here are your morning headlines for Thursday, Jan. 30:NAACP endorses voting ballot intiative;Ohio rolls out program to fight toxic algae;Lawmakers… Thu, 30 Jan 2020 11:26:25 GMT /news/community/2020-01-30/morning-headlines-naacp-endorses-voting-ballot-initiative-new-program-to-fight-toxic-algae-begins Andrew Meyer /news/government-politics/2020-01-22/proposed-legislation-would-ensure-co-pays-apply-to-health-insurance-deductibles Some Ohioans who rely on copay assistance programs to help with expensive medications are finding that their insurance companies are no longer allowing… Thu, 23 Jan 2020 02:41:26 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-01-22/proposed-legislation-would-ensure-co-pays-apply-to-health-insurance-deductibles Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2019-12-10/ohio-bill-would-require-insurers-to-follow-federal-law-on-mental-health-care Federal law mandates insurers treat mental health services like they would physical health care. But the sponsors of a new bill in the Ohio Legislature… Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:57:45 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-12-10/ohio-bill-would-require-insurers-to-follow-federal-law-on-mental-health-care Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2019-12-09/bill-could-mean-quicker-treatment-for-cancer-patients Ohio lawmakers want to make it easier to connect cancer patients with the best treatment possible by removing insurance-related hurdles. Supporters of the… Mon, 09 Dec 2019 22:34:27 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-12-09/bill-could-mean-quicker-treatment-for-cancer-patients Andy Chow