John Corlett /tags/john-corlett John Corlett en-US Copyright Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:45:31 GMT Advocates worry new Medicaid requirement could end coverage for some Ohioans losing coverage /2022-04-14/advocates-worry-new-medicaid-requirement-could-end-coverage-for-some-ohioans-losing-coverage There's a new requirement put in place by state lawmakers to help process eligibility for Medicaid, but there's concern it could hurt elderly and disabled Ohioans. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:45:31 GMT /2022-04-14/advocates-worry-new-medicaid-requirement-could-end-coverage-for-some-ohioans-losing-coverage Karen Kasler Law Limiting Health Orders Could Mean Loss Of Federal Funds For Ohio /politics/2021-03-26/law-limiting-health-orders-could-mean-loss-of-federal-funds-for-ohio Critics of the law that will allow state lawmakers to overturn Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s health orders say that could be costly when it comes to federal funding. Lawmakers overrode DeWine’s veto of that measure this week. Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:30:27 GMT /politics/2021-03-26/law-limiting-health-orders-could-mean-loss-of-federal-funds-for-ohio Karen Kasler COVID Relief Package Could Lift 150,000 Ohio Children Out Of Poverty /news/2021-03-12/covid-relief-package-could-lift-150-000-ohio-children-out-of-poverty Experts say a component of the newly-signed federal COVID-19 relief package could lift millions of children out of poverty. The "American Rescue Plan"… Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:36:55 GMT /news/2021-03-12/covid-relief-package-could-lift-150-000-ohio-children-out-of-poverty Karen Kasler Ohio Plans First Major Overhaul To Medicaid In 15 Years /ideastream/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, DeWine said, specifically children and those who need specialized care. Medicaid covers low-income residents, long-term care in nursing homes, pregnant women, and children. It is managed differently by each state. Thu, 08 Oct 2020 19:22:18 GMT /ideastream/2020-10-08/ohio-plans-first-major-overhaul-to-medicaid-in-15-years Medicaid Director Says She Inherited A 'Mess' From Kasich Administration /news/2020-01-16/medicaid-director-says-she-inherited-a-mess-from-kasich-administration The memo is scathing.Ohio Medicaid director Maureen Corcoran uses words such as “inadequate,” “unacceptable,” “poorly implemented” and a “mess” to… Thu, 16 Jan 2020 12:59:11 GMT /news/2020-01-16/medicaid-director-says-she-inherited-a-mess-from-kasich-administration Karen Kasler 150,000 At Risk Of Losing Coverage As Ohio Considers Scaling Back Medicaid /news/2017-04-03/150-000-at-risk-of-losing-coverage-as-ohio-considers-scaling-back-medicaid Some 700,000 Ohioans are covered under Medicaid expansion, and Gov. John Kasich continues to push for the federal government to continue Medicaid… Mon, 03 Apr 2017 12:12:37 GMT /news/2017-04-03/150-000-at-risk-of-losing-coverage-as-ohio-considers-scaling-back-medicaid Karen Kasler