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Medicaid in Ohio: How Amy Acton plans to respond to 2027 federal changes

Gov.-elect Amy Acton has promised to make it easier for Ohioans to enroll in Medicaid and stay covered.

Ohio · 2h

Main Street Dollars

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Ohio Medicaid expansion adults 19 to 64 must show 80 hours of activity or $580 a month starting Jan. 1, 2027, and renewals move to every six months

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 […]

Ohio · 1d

The Money Overview

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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

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 .

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The Money Overview

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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

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 · 2d

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Ohio Medicaid changes could affect coverage for adults 18 to 64

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...

Ohio · 2d

NewsForce 24/7

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Marion County to Get New School-Based Health Center in $55M Rural Health Push

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 […]

Marion County, OH · 3d

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Wayne HealthCare Receives $100,000 Federal Grant to Establish Darke County Rural Health Network

GREENVILLE – Wayne HealthCare, in collaboration with the Wayne HealthCare Foundation and local community partners, has received a $100,000 Rural Health Network Development Planning Grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish the Darke County Rural Health Network. The initiative brings together healthcare providers, public health...

Darke County, OH · 3d

New Americans magazine

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Dr. Buhari Mohammed Leaves Heart of Ohio Family Health for Out-of-State Healthcare Organization

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 […]

Ohio · 15h

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Cincinnati Children's Borrows $450M for Liberty Township Expansion, Main Campus Overhaul

Cincinnati Children's has issued $450 million in bonds to help pay for a sweeping set of construction projects, including a major expansion at its Liberty Township campus and a large-scale renovation of its main Avondale facility. The region's largest hospital system and second-largest employer finalized the borrowing on Oct. 28, setting up funding for projects whose combined costs top $574.5 million.

Cincinnati, OH · 1d

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Atrium Medical Center Named Among America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care

MIDDLETOWN, OH — Atrium Medical Center has been named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care for 2027 by Healthgrades, a national organization that evaluates hospital performance based on patient outcomes. The Warren County hospital, part of the Premier Health system, also received national recognition for excellence...

Warren County, OH · 4d

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Northern Kentucky trauma nurse marks 50 years in health care with laughter

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - After 50 years on the job, Northern Kentucky trauma nurse Terry Foster is still finding reasons to laugh — and to keep showing up for his patients. Foster has spent five decades as an ER nurse at St. Elizabeth Edgewood, where he’s become well-known to many in the Tri-State not only for his work in healthcare, but also for the humor he brings to the medical field.

Cincinnati, OH · 4d

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Local clinic closing after Columbus doctor pleads guilty to $1.6M Medicaid scheme

Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced this week that a Columbus doctor and his clinic’s office manager have pleaded guilty in a scheme that defrauded Medicaid of more than $1.6 million. According to the press release, a tip led investigators to take a closer look at billing activity for...

Columbus, OH · 17d

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COVID season is back, lest you forget

Have COVID infections, masking and shots become a distant memory for you?. Well, doctors say now is not the time to forget. This could be a brutal season for COVID, flu and RSV cases. And new research suggests repeated COVID cases put you at higher risk for long COVID. On...

Cincinnati, OH · 4d

The Financial Wire

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An Ohio doctor and clinic manager pleaded guilty to taking about $1.6 million from Medicaid through more than 27,000 false telehealth claims

Dr. Patrick Muffley of Lewis Center and Lisa Fillhart of Lima pleaded guilty on Oct. 19 in Franklin County Common Pleas Court in a scheme that took about $1.6 million ($1,645,052) from Ohio’s Medicaid program, Attorney General Andy Wilson’s office announced on Oct. 21, 2026. The state says the two submitted more than 27,000 fraudulent... The post An Ohio doctor and clinic manager pleaded guilty to taking about $1.6 million from Medicaid through more than 27,000 false telehealth claims appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Ohio · 8d

Ohio Capital Journal

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Lawsuit could save Medicaid for 140,000 in Ohio

The American Medical Association says the Trump administration has unlawfully imposed a rule that could threaten health coverage for at least 140,000 Ohio Medicaid recipients.  The AMA made that statement last week in a friend-of-the-court brief in support of a lawsuit in which Columbus is a plaintiff. It seeks to stop an element of planned […]

Ohio · 7d

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Choosing between Medicare Advantage and supplement plans depends on your needs, expert say

DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Choosing a Medicare plan can be a high-stakes decision, and experts say there is no single option that works for everyone. Jody Curtis with Medicare Planning of Dayton said people weighing Medicare Advantage plans against Medicare Supplement plans should consider the key differences between the two and how those differences fit their personal needs.

Dayton, OH · 7d

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Hillsboro woman sentenced in Medicaid fraud case

A Hillsboro woman was sentenced this month on a misdemeanor charge of Medicaid fraud and paid over $4,000 in restitution following an investigation announced by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in August. As previously reported, indictments filed in August by the office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson accused...

Hillsboro, OH · 13d

NewsForce 24/7

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Dayton-Based CareSource Names Yocum Ohio President, Expands Thomas Role

Dayton-based CareSource announced leadership promotions this week, appointing Deirdra “Dee” Yocum as Ohio market president and expanding David Thomas’s role to regional market president, CareSource said in its announcement via PR Newswire. Yocum, who has spent 14 years serving members across the state, succeeds Thomas in the Ohio role, CareSource said. Thomas’s new role includes […]

Dayton, OH · 12d

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Wright State Lake Campus, Mercer Health Team Up to Grow Local Nursing Workforce

Wright State University’s Lake Campus in Celina and Mercer Health are teaming up to grow the region’s nursing workforce, in a partnership the university describes as collaborative, innovative, and sustainable. Nursing is one of the Lake Campus’s largest programs, drawing students from across the Grand Lake region who...

Celina, OH · 14d

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Medicare open enrollment brings surge in calls, junk mail and ads; expert shares red flags

DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Medicare open enrollment season can bring an increase in phone calls, junk mail, and online advertisements promising extra benefits. Chris Curtis with Medicare Planning of Dayton joined Good Day Dayton to explain how to spot potential Medicare scams, what warning signs to watch for, and how to protect personal Medicare information.

Dayton, OH · 14d