Bill > SB222

This bill requires the Ohio Department of Medicaid to enter into a data sharing agreement with the Auditor of State to exchange information about Medicaid enrollees in the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) eligibility group. The Auditor of State will conduct a comprehensive audit to identify individuals who may be ineligible for Medicaid, specifically focusing on whether participants have countable assets that exceed federal limits (42 C.F.R. 416.1205). Following the audit, the Department of Medicaid must develop a corrective action plan aimed at reducing Medicaid spending by $2.4 billion during the current two-year budget period. This plan includes disenrolling ineligible individuals, establishing an electronic asset verification system for ABD applicants and enrollees, and implementing other spending reduction initiatives. The bill also appropriates $5 million in fiscal year 2026 from the General Revenue Fund to support the audit process, with the funds specifically designated for audit management and services. Additionally, the bill provides instructions for the Director of Budget and Management on how to establish and manage the appropriation accounts.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb222