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This resolution urges the President of the United States to support Ohio's Department of Medicaid's efforts to implement work requirements for certain Medicaid recipients. The background indicates that Ohio previously sought and initially received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in March 2019 for a waiver that would require adult Medicaid expansion beneficiaries aged 19-49 to complete 80 hours per month of qualifying community engagement activities like employment, education, or job training. However, CMS withdrew this approval in August 2021. The state plans to reapply for this waiver between February and March 2025, and the resolution argues that such work requirements would promote economic stability, financial independence, and improved health outcomes by encouraging individuals to engage with their health and develop employable skills. The resolution calls on the President to support Ohio's request and directs the Senate Clerk to send authenticated copies of the resolution to the President, CMS Administrator, Ohio Congressional delegation, and Ohio news media.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/scr5