Bill > HB581

This bill modifies the income eligibility rules for the Medicaid Buy-In for Workers with Disabilities Program in Ohio by expanding the types of income that can be disregarded when determining an individual's eligibility. Specifically, the bill allows $20,000 of an individual's earned income, unearned income, or a combination of both to be disregarded from their total income calculation. Additionally, the bill clarifies that any amount an employer pays for health insurance for the individual's family members will not be considered as part of the individual's income. The bill also maintains a provision that allows for other income amounts to be disregarded as specified in existing rules. This change aims to make the Medicaid Buy-In program more accessible to workers with disabilities by providing more flexibility in income calculation, potentially helping more individuals qualify for the program and maintain their health coverage while working.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb581