<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=09CcNK_1GrPghhr00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=09CcNK_1GrPghhr00" width="1280" height="720" >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 with their plan can keep it, but those who may be affected by upcoming eligibility changes are being encouraged to review their information now.Barbara Parker, lead nurse and clinical supervisor for the Wellness Department of LifeCare Alliance, said she is seeing more clients who need free care and help to understand their medical needs.“This is not a job," Parker said. "This is a call on my life.”Parker, who has been a nurse for over 50 years, said that numerous patients are facing higher household expenses and fewer resources to pay for health services.“They have less insurance, more expenses at home, less money to pay for the services that they are getting,” Parker said.Chuck Gehring, president and CEO of LifeCare Alliance, said the organization is seeing “a great uptick” in people with no insurance. He said that approximately 60% of the people using the organization’s free cancer services in central Ohio have no insurance coverage.“We’re seeing more and more of the developmentally disabled groups fall through the cracks already, and most of those are on Medicaid,” Gehring said.Dr. Willie Underwood III, president of the American Medical Association, said new Medicaid requirements starting Jan. 1 include work requirements and documentation confirming continued eligibility.“We’re concerned that we have those who are aged 18 to 64 will have to work at least 80 hours a month or make $500 a month,” Underwood said.Dr. Underwood said people should prepare for Medicaid paperwork by making sure their personal information is current. He said resources should be available on the state website under the Ohio Department of Medicaid to help people complete the forms."We're expecting over across the country six million people to lose their coverage," Dr. Underwood said. "We're also concerned that there are those who won't be able to fill out their paperwork, and therefore they would miss their opportunities for coverage."Parker said changes to Medicaid could force some people to choose between basic needs and medical care.“They have choices that they make between. ‘Am I going to buy my groceries, or am I going to buy medication?’” Parker said.Parker said numerous patients are grateful the program is available to them, which motivates her to continue helping people navigate access to care."I think it's the gratefulness," Parker said. "That they have, that this program is available to them."</div></body>

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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 Medicaid changes could affect coverage for adults 18 to 64

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Millions of Americans could face changes to their Medicaid coverage in the coming year, and Ohio organizations are urging people to check 

Ohio Medicaid changes could affect coverage for adults 18 to 64

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