Medicaid /news/tags/medicaid Medicaid en-US Copyright Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:57:22 GMT Black churches work to blunt the impact of Medicaid unwinding on their communities /health/2023-06-14/black-churches-work-to-blunt-the-impact-of-medicaid-unwinding-on-their-communities Millions of people across the country could lose their Medicaid coverage anytime now because states have, once again, resumed eligibility checks after pandemic-era federal protections expired. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:57:22 GMT /health/2023-06-14/black-churches-work-to-blunt-the-impact-of-medicaid-unwinding-on-their-communities Farah Yousry Ohio reviewing Medicaid enrollments as pandemic health emergency ends /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-05-16/ohio-reviewing-medicaid-enrollments-as-pandemic-health-emergency-ends Temporary public health policies put into place during the start of the pandemic are winding down. Wed, 17 May 2023 10:00:12 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-05-16/ohio-reviewing-medicaid-enrollments-as-pandemic-health-emergency-ends Leigh Barr Medicaid eligibility is changing and Ohio community health centers will take a hit.  /2023-04-27/medicaid-eligibility-is-changing-and-ohio-community-health-centers-will-take-a-hit Medicaid recipients make up more than half of Ohio community health centers’ patients. As coverage unwinds, advocates worry about the impact to centers’ bottom lines. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:05:00 GMT /2023-04-27/medicaid-eligibility-is-changing-and-ohio-community-health-centers-will-take-a-hit Kendall Crawford Local policy experts discuss the impact of pandemic-era benefits ending /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-03-13/local-policy-experts-discuss-the-impact-of-pandemic-era-benefits-ending Hundreds of thousand of Ohioans will be see benefits from Medicaid and SNAP programs cut as pandemic supports end. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-03-13/local-policy-experts-discuss-the-impact-of-pandemic-era-benefits-ending Drew Maziasz Pandemic-era Medicaid coverage at risk for Ohio residents as eligibility changes take effect on April 1 /2023-03-08/pandemic-medicaid-coverage-to-end-in-ohio-by-end-of-march A federal pandemic-era relief program is ending later this month, the continuous Medicaid coverage program. Some community health clinics and hospitals are now urging patients to check up on their eligibility. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:54:54 GMT /2023-03-08/pandemic-medicaid-coverage-to-end-in-ohio-by-end-of-march Alejandro Figueroa New Ohio program aims to improve maternal health care /health/2023-01-27/new-ohio-program-aims-to-improve-maternal-health-care The state of Ohio has launched a new program designed to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies on Medicaid. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 23:46:41 GMT /health/2023-01-27/new-ohio-program-aims-to-improve-maternal-health-care Grace Springer Morning Headlines: Ohio Republicans to propose a new congressional map today; Election officials concerned for May 3 primary /news/2022-03-01/morning-headlines-ohio-republicans-to-propose-a-new-congressional-map-today-election-officials-concerned-for-may-3-primary Republicans are expected to unveil a new map today for congressional redistricting; Ohio election officials say they have “grave concerns” about being able to carry out a successful primary election on May 3; Akron Public Schools superintendent is going to have to try again to win over the school board when it comes to getting more administrative help; and more stories. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:58:33 GMT /news/2022-03-01/morning-headlines-ohio-republicans-to-propose-a-new-congressional-map-today-election-officials-concerned-for-may-3-primary Andrew Meyer, J. Nungesser Think Tank's Study Says Elimination of Medicaid Work Requirement Will Hurt Recipients /news/government-politics/2021-08-12/think-tanks-study-says-elimination-of-medicaid-work-requirement-will-hurt-recipients The Buckeye Institute says Medicaid recipients will lose the opportunity to make money and get needed job skills without the requirement. Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:32:44 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-08-12/think-tanks-study-says-elimination-of-medicaid-work-requirement-will-hurt-recipients Jo Ingles Ohio GOP Senate Change to Budget Could Endanger Program for At-Risk Youth /news/government-politics/2021-06-25/ohio-gop-senate-change-to-budget-could-endanger-program-for-at-risk-youth The change could affect the state's new OhioRISE program that coordinates care for troubled and vulnerable kids. Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:05:23 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-06-25/ohio-gop-senate-change-to-budget-could-endanger-program-for-at-risk-youth Karen Kasler With First Drawing Set for Monday, Ban on Ohio's Shot Lottery Proposed /news/health-science/2021-05-24/with-first-drawing-set-for-monday-ban-on-ohios-shot-lottery-proposed The first round of winners, at least, are likely be picked and announced before the legislation, if passed, could take effect. Tue, 25 May 2021 00:45:08 GMT /news/health-science/2021-05-24/with-first-drawing-set-for-monday-ban-on-ohios-shot-lottery-proposed Karen Kasler