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Gov.-elect Amy Acton has promised to make it easier for Ohioans to enroll in Medicaid and stay covered.
Ohio adults ages 19 to 64 on Medicaid expansion coverage must show 80 hours a month of work, school, volunteering or job training, or monthly income of at least $580, starting Jan. 1, 2027. The Ohio Department of Medicaid says renewals for the same members also move from every 12 months to every six months […]
ZANESVILLE, Ohio — For a student in Maysville, Coshocton, Zanesville, Morgan County or Foxfire schools who wakes up sick, has asthma that needs managing, or is struggling with a behavioral health concern, care may now be down the hall instead of across town. Muskingum Valley Health Centers operates school-based health centers through partnerships with those […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Millions of Americans could face changes to their Medicaid coverage in the coming year, and Ohio organizations are urging people to check their status before open enrollment begins Nov. 1. Ohio Medicaid’s annual open enrollment runs from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30. People who are happy...
Anthem Medicare Advantage members in Ohio could lose Cleveland Clinic as an in-network provider on Jan. 1, 2027 if the health system and the insurer do not sign a contract by Dec. 31. Cleveland Clinic says every one of its facilities and providers in Ohio would be out of network for those plans, and that […] The post Anthem Medicare Advantage members in Ohio could lose Cleveland Clinic as an in-network provider Jan. 1, 2027 if no contract is signed, with Dec. 7 to switch plans appeared first on The Money Overview .
Ohio Medicare Advantage members whose current plan will no longer be available beginning Jan. 1 automatically get a Special Enrollment Period that runs from Dec. 8 through the end of February, the Ohio Department of Insurance said in a Nov. 2 bulletin. The same notice says people who return to Original Medicare have up to […] The post Ohio seniors whose Medicare Advantage plan ends Jan. 1 get a special enrollment period from Dec. 8 through February and 63 days of guaranteed Medigap rights appeared first on The Money Overview .
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medicare Advantage members who use Genesis HealthCare System will be out of network at its hospitals and doctors starting Jan. 1, 2027. Genesis has kept Aetna Medicare Advantage, UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage and CareSource in network for 2027, according to an update on its website dated Oct. 29. That is a narrower […] The post Genesis HealthCare System in Zanesville keeps Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and CareSource in network for 2027, while Medical Mutual of Ohio Medicare Advantage goes out of network Jan. 1 appeared first on The Money Overview .
Measles cases have hit a 35 year high in the United States, according to data from the Johns Hopkins University.
DOVER (WJER) (Nov. 9, 2026) – The Tuscarawas County Health Department is encouraging residents to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 as respiratory illness season begins to ramp up. Health officials report that more than 100 people received flu and COVID-19 vaccines during the department’s annual drive-thru vaccination clinic...
The “Fairfield Energy Center” proposed for a data-center site on 450 acres upwind from Buckeye Lake would produce an estimated 2,164 tons of air pollutants annually, according to the applications by Advanced Power Services of Boston to the Ohio Power Siting Board and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Heart of Ohio Family Health Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Buhari Mohammed will be departing the organization after almost nine years for a new leadership opportunity with an out-of-state healthcare organization. Heart of Ohio Family Health is one of Central Ohio’s leading community healthcare organizations. In an early morning announcement of his move, Dr. Buhari promised to “continue to serve Chief Executive Officer for Heart of Ohio Family Health through December 31, 2026, to support a smooth and successful transition.” Details of Dr. Buhari Mohammed’s announcement on LinkedIn follows: “After almost nine incredible years with Heart of Ohio Family Health, I […]
Humana individual Medicare Advantage members in central Ohio who still see doctors at Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center have in-network rates only through Dec. 31, 2026. Ohio State says Humana’s individual plans have been out of network at Wexner and The James since Oct. 1, with a cushion for current patients that ends with the […] The post Humana individual Medicare Advantage members in central Ohio keep in-network rates at Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center only through Dec. 31, and open enrollment ends Dec. 7 appeared first on The Money Overview .
The Columbus Clinic Host Group, in partnership with Remote Area Medical, will host a free medical, dental and vision clinic providing healthcare services to underserved residents in the Columbus area.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — More than 475 people received free health care Saturday as a two-day pop-up clinic returned to Columbus, offering dental, vision and medical services to people regardless of their insurance status. The Remote Area Medical clinic transformed the gymnasium at East High School into a temporary...
MARION, Ohio — Marion County will get a new school-based health center under a state funding announcement that directs more than $55 million toward health care in rural Ohio, according to an announcement from Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health reported by the Marion Star on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Marion County […]
UnitedHealthcare says Providence’s hospitals and providers in Oregon and Washington will no longer be in its network on Jan. 1, 2027, for people on its individual Medicare Advantage plans, group retiree plans and chronic condition special needs plans. In Ohio, Genesis HealthCare System in Zanesville sent termination notices to four insurers this fall, then said... The post UnitedHealthcare individual, group retiree and chronic-condition Medicare Advantage members in Oregon and Washington lose Providence hospitals on Jan. 1, while Ohio’s Genesis sent notices to four insurers and kept three in network appeared first on The Financial Wire .
Marion County will receive funding for a new school-based health center as part of more than $55 million aimed at expanding health care access for children and families in rural Ohio. The Marion site is one of 17 new school-based health center sites in 15 counties receiving support, according to a community announcement from Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health . More than $20 million will support the 17 new sites and the expansion or continued operation of another 49 centers in 25 counties. School-based health centers provide primary care services on school campuses, eliminating some transportation and provider-access barriers for families. The centers also serve people living in the surrounding community. The announcement did not identify where the new Marion County center will be located or how much of the funding will go specifically to that site. Statewide funding expands vision and dental care The Marion investment is part of a broader effort funded through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program . More than $18 million, in addition to existing state funding, will expand OhioSEE to all 88 Ohio counties. In the 73 counties eligible for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, the program will serve students
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio's presumed attorney general-elect says he plans to investigate a major gap between allegations of fraud and the number of prosecutions in state-funded programs. Democrat John Kulewicz, a Columbus attorney who attended Yale and has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, narrowly defeated current State...
Ohioans whose Medicare Advantage plan is shutting down on Jan. 1 will not be left without options. The Ohio Department of Insurance says those members get a special enrollment period that runs from Dec. 8 through the end of February, and anyone who goes back to Original Medicare can buy certain Medigap plans for up […]
Fairfield Center for Independence is celebrating the first year of its mobile PACE Unit . PACE, or Progress toward Accessible Community Experiences, is a mobile unit designed to provide an accessible space for personal care at events and in public spaces, according to a community announcement. It includes an adjustable changing table, ceiling hoist and climate control. The unit can be taken to parks, fairs, concerts, sporting events and other public locations where permanent accessible restrooms may not be available. It is designed for people with disabilities, older adults, families with young children and others who need a private and accessible place for personal care, rest or quiet. “Over the past year, the PACE Unit has been part of so many community events, and everywhere it goes, we see the difference it makes," said Josh Stevens, executive director of Fairfield Center for Independence. A ribbon cutting to mark the anniversary will take place at 4 p.m. Oct. 27 at 681 E. Sixth Ave. in Lancaster. The Fairfield Center for Independence provides services and resources intended to help people with disabilities and older adults remain active, engaged and independent in their homes and communities. To request the PACE Unit for an