Ohio's Medicaid program made health care available to more people than ever before in 2014, but there's more work to be done.
The slides include an update on enrollment and health care access in Ohio, what's next for Ohio's Medicaid program, why personal stories are critical in our efforts to support health care access, and how you can get involved to keep Ohio’s families and communities healthy in the coming months.
Learn more about the budget and policy changes in HB 483 and find out ways to take action. With the legislative break coming up, this presentation includes resources to help you have conversations with your state lawmakers while they are back in your district.
The state budget bill includes funding and policy decisions that impact all areas of health and human services, including health care and behavioral health. Big changes are proposed for programs that deliver health care to Ohioans.
Join us for a webinar about opportunities and challenges in the state budget with a highlight on behavioral health care and Medicaid.
Speakers include:
*Col Owens, Co-chair of Advocates for Ohio's Future and Senior Attorney for Legal Aid of Southwest Ohio
*Cathy Levine, Executive Director
Universal Health Care Action Network of Ohio (UHCAN Ohio)
*Teresa Lampl, Associate Director, Ohio Council of Behavioral Health and Family Service Providers
The discussion focused on how supporters in Ohio can communicate with conference committee members to strengthen families and communities in the final process of Ohio's 2014-15 budget.
Advocates focused on early learning, long term care, developmental disabilities, and food assistance. Speakers also talked about a possible pathway to expand healthcare coverage to Ohioans through two new Medicaid reform bills in the House and the Senate.
Over the last several months AOF and our partners have been focusing on helping Ohioans be safe in their homes, afford the basics and find good jobs that stabilize families in the state budget. Now, the budget has moved into the last step of the process -- Conference Committee. Speakers explain what's happened with health and human services programs over the course of the budget process.
Speakers include:
* Bill Sundermeyer, State Director, Advocates for Ohio's Future
* Col Owens, Senior Attorney, Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio
* Mark Davis, President, Ohio Provider Resource Association
Since its expansion in 2014, Ohio’s Medicaid program has played a critical role in cutting the number of uninsured Ohioans almost in half. With talk of repealing the Affordable Care Act at the federal level, what are the implications on Ohio’s budget process?
Speakers include:
- Loren Anthes, Public Policy Fellow, Medicaid Policy Center, The Center for Community Solutions
- Wendy Patton, Senior Project Director, Policy Matters Ohio
- Brandi Slaughter, Chief Executive Officer, Voices for Ohio’s Children
Learn more about the budget and policy changes in HB 483 and find out ways to take action. With the legislative break coming up, this presentation includes resources to help you have conversations with your state lawmakers while they are back in your district.
The state budget bill includes funding and policy decisions that impact all areas of health and human services, including health care and behavioral health. Big changes are proposed for programs that deliver health care to Ohioans.
Join us for a webinar about opportunities and challenges in the state budget with a highlight on behavioral health care and Medicaid.
Speakers include:
*Col Owens, Co-chair of Advocates for Ohio's Future and Senior Attorney for Legal Aid of Southwest Ohio
*Cathy Levine, Executive Director
Universal Health Care Action Network of Ohio (UHCAN Ohio)
*Teresa Lampl, Associate Director, Ohio Council of Behavioral Health and Family Service Providers
The discussion focused on how supporters in Ohio can communicate with conference committee members to strengthen families and communities in the final process of Ohio's 2014-15 budget.
Advocates focused on early learning, long term care, developmental disabilities, and food assistance. Speakers also talked about a possible pathway to expand healthcare coverage to Ohioans through two new Medicaid reform bills in the House and the Senate.
Over the last several months AOF and our partners have been focusing on helping Ohioans be safe in their homes, afford the basics and find good jobs that stabilize families in the state budget. Now, the budget has moved into the last step of the process -- Conference Committee. Speakers explain what's happened with health and human services programs over the course of the budget process.
Speakers include:
* Bill Sundermeyer, State Director, Advocates for Ohio's Future
* Col Owens, Senior Attorney, Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio
* Mark Davis, President, Ohio Provider Resource Association
Since its expansion in 2014, Ohio’s Medicaid program has played a critical role in cutting the number of uninsured Ohioans almost in half. With talk of repealing the Affordable Care Act at the federal level, what are the implications on Ohio’s budget process?
Speakers include:
- Loren Anthes, Public Policy Fellow, Medicaid Policy Center, The Center for Community Solutions
- Wendy Patton, Senior Project Director, Policy Matters Ohio
- Brandi Slaughter, Chief Executive Officer, Voices for Ohio’s Children
State leaders update Ohioans on the status of Medicaid expansion in the budget. They share talking points that are working, identify key lawmakers to contact, and discuss ongoing advocacy efforts and the next steps for action.
Advocates stressed the need to start the conversation about health, human services, and early care & education in a new way. The ultimate goal is to build widespread public support and public understanding for public policy solutions that strengthen communities and our economy in Ohio.
We know that one of the biggest factors that move Ohioans up and out of poverty is a job, but a job doesn’t always mean a living. Ohio’s public policies have the potential to create good jobs, increase opportunity for all Ohioans, and make Ohio’s economy stronger.
Speakers discussed how state policy decisions and budget proposals can potentially influence Ohio’s employment and direct care workforce. They covered programs in place to support working Ohioans – including person-centered work programs, the direct care workforce, and work supports – and how you can advocate for working Ohioans in the Senate.
Speakers included:
* Joel Potts, Executive Director, Ohio Job and Family Services Directors’ Association
* Beth Kowalczyk, Chief Policy Officer, Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging
* Wendy Patton, Senior Project Director, Policy Matters Ohio
Watch our webinar about the opportunities and challenges in the state budget. Let us help you be a voice for your community. Our webinar will also highlight hunger and food insecurity in Ohio.
Speakers include:
Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, Executive Director, Ohio Association of Foodbanks
Jon Honeck, PhD., Director of Public Policy, Center for Community Solutions
Mark Davis, Co-Chair, Advocates for Ohio’s Future
Big changes are happening for low-income Ohioans between the ages of 16 and 24. On July 1st, Ohio became the first state to implement a comprehensive case management and employment program (CCMEP) to increase access to education and work opportunities for Ohio youth. By integrating aspects of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Ohio is creating a common experience for youth with the goal of improving education and employment outcomes.
Speakers include:
- Douglas Lumpkin, Director, Ohio Office of Human Services Innovation
- Roxane Somerlot, Director, Marion County Job and Family Services
- Angela Carnahan, Workforce Development Administrator, Licking County Department of Job and Family Services
The pending Healthy Ohio 1115 Medicaid waiver would require nearly all non-disabled adults on Ohio Medicaid to pay premiums. If approved by the federal government, the waiver would result in a greater number of uninsured Ohioans as well as increased Medicaid administrative costs and complexity.
Speakers include:
* Tara Britton, Public Policy Fellow, The Center for Community Solutions
* Nita Carter, Project Director, UHCAN Ohio
In recent weeks, Governor Kasich introduced a Mid-biennium Review bill (MBR) to propose budget and policy ideas to transform Ohio. It has been split into 14 different pieces of legislation and is currently being discussed in a number of House committees. Learn more about the MBR and changes to health and human services, education and workforce development in Ohio.
Good oral health is essential to overall health, but dental care remains the number one unmet health need for children and low-income adults in Ohio. The consequences of not having adequate dental care can be severe, including missing work or school, living with chronic pain, or even developing life-threatening infections. Webinar speakers explore how Ohio can bring affordable, high-quality oral health care to underserved communities across the state.
Speakers include:
- David Maywhoor, Project Director, Dental Access Now!
- Dr. Edward Sterling, DDS, Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- Dr. Larry Hill, DDS, MPH, President, American Association for Community Dental Programs
Big changes are coming for Ohioans who are 60+ and Ohioans with disabilities. The Ohio Department of Medicaid has announced changes to streamline the Medicaid program by eliminating spend-down after August 2016. The changes will bring a greater number of people into Medicaid but will also result in some people losing their benefits. The transition is complex, continues to evolve, and holds severe repercussions for many Ohioans’ health care coverage.
Speakers include:
-Jeanne Carroll, Assistant Director, Ohio Jobs and Family Services Directors' Association
-Beth Kowalczyk, Chief Policy Officer, Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging
-Teresa Lampl, Associate Director, The Ohio Council of Behavioral Health and Family Services Providers
-Steve Wagner, Executive Director, Universal Health Care Action Network
-Zach Reat, Director of Work Support Initiatives
The legislature and the administration will be revisiting portions of the approved two-year state budget this spring.
This “mid-biennium” budget review is sure to mean policy changes that affect health, human services, and early care & education in Ohio.
We have one more chance to influence budget policies in the House of Representatives before it moves to the Senate.
Join us Friday morning for updates and an opportunity to advocate.
Learn more about what is at stake in the “Super Committee” and the federal deficit-reduction deal for children, families, seniors and people with disabilities in Ohio. Leading statewide advocates will discuss how we work to maintain vital programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Advocates for Ohio’s Future and our partners are also gearing up for a statewide “call-in day” on Wednesday, Sept 28 to Senator Portman’s offices in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo, and D.C. to make sure the Super Committee’s deficit-reduction plan does not increase poverty or income inequality.
You’ll hear from:
* Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks
Luke Russell, Associate State Director for Advocacy, AARP Ohio
Cathy Levine, Executive Director of UHCAN Ohio and Co-Chair of Ohio Consumers for Health Coverage
Deborah Nebel, Director of Public Policy, Linking Employment, Ability, and Potential
Wendy Patton, Senior Associate with Policy Matters Ohio
Will Petrik, Outreach Director with Advocates for Ohio’s Future
The purpose of the webinar is to learn more about the value of the Medicaid expansion and how it could impact Ohio. We will also share resources to help you talk about the issue in your community.
In Ohio, youth who are incarcerated are more likely to reoffend and have less success in education and employment. Speaker Erin Davies from the Ohio Juvenile Justice Coalition shared how Ohio reduced the number of kids facing jail time and the latest numbers on Ohio kids in the juvenile justice system.
Have you heard about the fiscal cliff?
After the November election, Congress will make decisions about the Bush tax cuts, sequestration, and a number of other federal budget related issues. Join the webinar to learn how it could impact health, human services, and early care & education in Ohio.
The Ohio legislature is currently negotiating the biennial state budget bill that will determine funding for vital public services and supports over the next two years. Passing a new state budget presents a big opportunity to advocate to strengthen Ohio’s families and communities. Over the next several months AOF and our partners will focus on helping Ohioans be safe in their homes, afford the basics, and find good jobs that ensure family stability.
Webinar speakers Tara Britton and William Tarter, Jr. of The Center for Community Solutions discussed how the state budget is negotiated, where to find budget resources and how to use them, what it means to be an effective advocate, and ways to get involved in efforts to strengthen Ohio’s human services programs.
Ohio Speaks is a new collaborative project of local and statewide health and human service organizations working to collect and highlight stories of struggle and hope. The stories will illustrate the value of human needs programs that support Ohio's most vulnerable children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Ohio Speaks will also put a human face on budget cuts and show the effect of budget cuts in our communities. The stories will be used in our advocacy and education work with lawmakers, the media and the public to highlight the impact of human needs programs.
Transportation is vital for people to get to work, grocery stores, medical appointments, child care, school, and participate in the economy. With transportation at the heart of many barriers Ohioans face in their daily lives, Ohio needs a 21st century transportation system made up not only of roads and highways but also a network of transportation options, including public transit, passenger and freight rail, streetcars, hybrid buses, electric vehicles, and walk-able, bike-able streets.
Speakers include:
- Akshai Sing, Representative, Ohio Transportation Equity Coalition
- Kirt Conrad, President, Ohio Public Transit Association
- Homer Carlisle, Professional Staff Member, Ranking Member Sherrod Brown
State leaders update Ohioans on the status of Medicaid expansion in the budget. They share talking points that are working, identify key lawmakers to contact, and discuss ongoing advocacy efforts and the next steps for action.
Advocates stressed the need to start the conversation about health, human services, and early care & education in a new way. The ultimate goal is to build widespread public support and public understanding for public policy solutions that strengthen communities and our economy in Ohio.
We know that one of the biggest factors that move Ohioans up and out of poverty is a job, but a job doesn’t always mean a living. Ohio’s public policies have the potential to create good jobs, increase opportunity for all Ohioans, and make Ohio’s economy stronger.
Speakers discussed how state policy decisions and budget proposals can potentially influence Ohio’s employment and direct care workforce. They covered programs in place to support working Ohioans – including person-centered work programs, the direct care workforce, and work supports – and how you can advocate for working Ohioans in the Senate.
Speakers included:
* Joel Potts, Executive Director, Ohio Job and Family Services Directors’ Association
* Beth Kowalczyk, Chief Policy Officer, Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging
* Wendy Patton, Senior Project Director, Policy Matters Ohio
Watch our webinar about the opportunities and challenges in the state budget. Let us help you be a voice for your community. Our webinar will also highlight hunger and food insecurity in Ohio.
Speakers include:
Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, Executive Director, Ohio Association of Foodbanks
Jon Honeck, PhD., Director of Public Policy, Center for Community Solutions
Mark Davis, Co-Chair, Advocates for Ohio’s Future
Big changes are happening for low-income Ohioans between the ages of 16 and 24. On July 1st, Ohio became the first state to implement a comprehensive case management and employment program (CCMEP) to increase access to education and work opportunities for Ohio youth. By integrating aspects of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Ohio is creating a common experience for youth with the goal of improving education and employment outcomes.
Speakers include:
- Douglas Lumpkin, Director, Ohio Office of Human Services Innovation
- Roxane Somerlot, Director, Marion County Job and Family Services
- Angela Carnahan, Workforce Development Administrator, Licking County Department of Job and Family Services
The pending Healthy Ohio 1115 Medicaid waiver would require nearly all non-disabled adults on Ohio Medicaid to pay premiums. If approved by the federal government, the waiver would result in a greater number of uninsured Ohioans as well as increased Medicaid administrative costs and complexity.
Speakers include:
* Tara Britton, Public Policy Fellow, The Center for Community Solutions
* Nita Carter, Project Director, UHCAN Ohio
In recent weeks, Governor Kasich introduced a Mid-biennium Review bill (MBR) to propose budget and policy ideas to transform Ohio. It has been split into 14 different pieces of legislation and is currently being discussed in a number of House committees. Learn more about the MBR and changes to health and human services, education and workforce development in Ohio.
Good oral health is essential to overall health, but dental care remains the number one unmet health need for children and low-income adults in Ohio. The consequences of not having adequate dental care can be severe, including missing work or school, living with chronic pain, or even developing life-threatening infections. Webinar speakers explore how Ohio can bring affordable, high-quality oral health care to underserved communities across the state.
Speakers include:
- David Maywhoor, Project Director, Dental Access Now!
- Dr. Edward Sterling, DDS, Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- Dr. Larry Hill, DDS, MPH, President, American Association for Community Dental Programs
Big changes are coming for Ohioans who are 60+ and Ohioans with disabilities. The Ohio Department of Medicaid has announced changes to streamline the Medicaid program by eliminating spend-down after August 2016. The changes will bring a greater number of people into Medicaid but will also result in some people losing their benefits. The transition is complex, continues to evolve, and holds severe repercussions for many Ohioans’ health care coverage.
Speakers include:
-Jeanne Carroll, Assistant Director, Ohio Jobs and Family Services Directors' Association
-Beth Kowalczyk, Chief Policy Officer, Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging
-Teresa Lampl, Associate Director, The Ohio Council of Behavioral Health and Family Services Providers
-Steve Wagner, Executive Director, Universal Health Care Action Network
-Zach Reat, Director of Work Support Initiatives
The legislature and the administration will be revisiting portions of the approved two-year state budget this spring.
This “mid-biennium” budget review is sure to mean policy changes that affect health, human services, and early care & education in Ohio.
We have one more chance to influence budget policies in the House of Representatives before it moves to the Senate.
Join us Friday morning for updates and an opportunity to advocate.
Learn more about what is at stake in the “Super Committee” and the federal deficit-reduction deal for children, families, seniors and people with disabilities in Ohio. Leading statewide advocates will discuss how we work to maintain vital programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Advocates for Ohio’s Future and our partners are also gearing up for a statewide “call-in day” on Wednesday, Sept 28 to Senator Portman’s offices in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo, and D.C. to make sure the Super Committee’s deficit-reduction plan does not increase poverty or income inequality.
You’ll hear from:
* Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks
Luke Russell, Associate State Director for Advocacy, AARP Ohio
Cathy Levine, Executive Director of UHCAN Ohio and Co-Chair of Ohio Consumers for Health Coverage
Deborah Nebel, Director of Public Policy, Linking Employment, Ability, and Potential
Wendy Patton, Senior Associate with Policy Matters Ohio
Will Petrik, Outreach Director with Advocates for Ohio’s Future
The purpose of the webinar is to learn more about the value of the Medicaid expansion and how it could impact Ohio. We will also share resources to help you talk about the issue in your community.
In Ohio, youth who are incarcerated are more likely to reoffend and have less success in education and employment. Speaker Erin Davies from the Ohio Juvenile Justice Coalition shared how Ohio reduced the number of kids facing jail time and the latest numbers on Ohio kids in the juvenile justice system.
Have you heard about the fiscal cliff?
After the November election, Congress will make decisions about the Bush tax cuts, sequestration, and a number of other federal budget related issues. Join the webinar to learn how it could impact health, human services, and early care & education in Ohio.
The Ohio legislature is currently negotiating the biennial state budget bill that will determine funding for vital public services and supports over the next two years. Passing a new state budget presents a big opportunity to advocate to strengthen Ohio’s families and communities. Over the next several months AOF and our partners will focus on helping Ohioans be safe in their homes, afford the basics, and find good jobs that ensure family stability.
Webinar speakers Tara Britton and William Tarter, Jr. of The Center for Community Solutions discussed how the state budget is negotiated, where to find budget resources and how to use them, what it means to be an effective advocate, and ways to get involved in efforts to strengthen Ohio’s human services programs.
Ohio Speaks is a new collaborative project of local and statewide health and human service organizations working to collect and highlight stories of struggle and hope. The stories will illustrate the value of human needs programs that support Ohio's most vulnerable children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Ohio Speaks will also put a human face on budget cuts and show the effect of budget cuts in our communities. The stories will be used in our advocacy and education work with lawmakers, the media and the public to highlight the impact of human needs programs.
Transportation is vital for people to get to work, grocery stores, medical appointments, child care, school, and participate in the economy. With transportation at the heart of many barriers Ohioans face in their daily lives, Ohio needs a 21st century transportation system made up not only of roads and highways but also a network of transportation options, including public transit, passenger and freight rail, streetcars, hybrid buses, electric vehicles, and walk-able, bike-able streets.
Speakers include:
- Akshai Sing, Representative, Ohio Transportation Equity Coalition
- Kirt Conrad, President, Ohio Public Transit Association
- Homer Carlisle, Professional Staff Member, Ranking Member Sherrod Brown
Yvonne Hughes – 2014 nominee for Modern Healthcare's Community Leadership AwardModern Healthcare
Yvonne Hughes – 2014 nominee for Modern Healthcare's Community Leadership Award.
The success of the healthcare industry depends on leaders who define themselves by leading efforts to change lives and contribute to their communities through their work. But many go above and beyond commitments central to their roles, reaching out to support causes that may be wholly unrelated to healthcare, but which build and sustain strong communities and the quality of life within them. Modern Healthcare's Community Leadership Awards was established to recognize these leaders while bringing attention to the worthy causes they support. Modern Healthcare's Community Leadership Awards was established to recognize these leaders while bringing attention to the worthy causes they support.
http://www.modernhealthcare.com/section/community-leadership
Resources on the river vendorapplication finalToddy Wobbema
Providing knowledge and education on resources for healthcare, financial, insurance, housing and many other needs for seniors and their families and caregivers in Acadiana.
The 2014 Health Insurance Exchanges Summit features a timely agenda focused on leveraging current “knowns” and progress to derive practical strategies for successful future participation in HIXs. Health plan executives, state and federal exchange officials, providers, and other policy experts convene to discuss business and operational considerations in a changing marketplace.
http://www.worldcongress.com/events/HL14022/
Well Care Health Plans, Inc.
Presentation to Georgia House Children's Mental Health Study Committee
October 20, 2015
Dauda Griffin, MD
Behavioral Health Medical Director
Remedios Roderiguez, Senior Director
Behavioral Health Operations
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This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
3. a statewide coalition of over 470
organizations working together to promote
health and human service budget and policy
solutions so that all Ohioans live better lives.
Advocates for Ohio’s Future is…
4. Click here to endorse our mission
or
go to www.advocatesforohio.org
Join our coalition to advocate for
strong families and communities.
5. We’re Moving!
On October 10 AOF is moving to:
37 West Broad Street, Suite 1100
Columbus, OH 43215
Although we are moving, our phone number
and email address will remain the same. We
will continue to share office space with the
Public Children Services Association of Ohio
(PCSAO) in our new location.
6. • Help you take action for strong families and
communities in many issue areas
• Inform & Share Resources
• What’s happening at the state level?
AOF’s NEW Monthly Webinar Series
7. Col Owens -
Co-Chair of Advocates
for Ohio’s Future and Senior
Attorney
at Legal Aid of Southwest Ohio
Julie Di Rossi King -
COO of
the Ohio Association of
Community Health Centers
8. MEDICAID EXPANSION 2013
• High AOF priority for
2013 budget
• AOF leadership played
key roles in statewide
coalition work and in
regional coalitions
9. MEDICAID EXPANSION 2013
Expansion through
Controlling Board
action
Controlling Board
action sunsets June
30, 2015
10. Health Care Access and
Medicaid in Ohio
Julie DiRossi-King, COO
Ohio Association of Community Health
Centers
October 9, 2014
11. ACCESS – QUALITY - VALUE
Our Missions
10/2/2014
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OACHC
To ensure access to
high-quality affordable
health care for all
Ohioans through the
growth and
development of Ohio's
Community Health
Centers.
Health Center
To provide
comprehensive,
culturally competent,
quality primary health
care services to
medically underserved
communities and
vulnerable
populations.
12. ACCESS – QUALITY - VALUE
Ohio Association of Community
Health Centers (OACHC)
Professional trade association representing Ohio’s
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Look-
Alike (FQHC LA) networks (commonly referred to as CHCs)
43 FQHCs and FQHC LAs in Ohio
Healthcare home and family doctor for more than 550,000
Ohioans annually, representing over 2M patient visits
Providing high-quality, affordable, primary and preventive health
care and care management services regardless of insurance status
or ability to pay
Over 205 locations in 55 of Ohio’s 88 counties
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10/2/2014
13. ACCESS – QUALITY - VALUE
Medicaid Extension –
Background Info
In 2013, approximately 1.5 million
uninsured Ohioans
Oct. 2013 - under the leadership of
Governor Kasich coupled with actions of the
Controlling Board, Ohio extended Medicaid
eligibility for adults up to 138% FPL ($27,000
for a family of three) effective January 2014
through June 30, 2015
10/2/2014
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15. ACCESS – QUALITY - VALUE
Medicaid Extension – Background
(cont’d)
Dec. 2013 - Benefits.Ohio.gov opened for
enrollment (coverage effective Jan 1 2014)
In the first six months (through June 30,
2014), more than 592,390 Ohioans were
connected to Medicaid coverage, including
338,707 individuals who were "newly
eligible".
10/3/2014
15
16. ACCESS – QUALITY - VALUE
Medicaid Group 8 Enrollment
*Health Policy Institute of Ohio
www.healthpolicyohio.org
10/3/2014
16
17. ACCESS – QUALITY - VALUE
Ohio Marketplace Enrollment
*Health Policy Institute of Ohio
www.healthpolicyohio.org
10/3/2014
17
18. ACCESS – QUALITY - VALUE
Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility
PE is used by states to provide immediate
access to needed health services while
completing the application process for
coverage in Medicaid and the Children’s
Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
2014 - Ohio delivered PE functionality to
allow hospitals and FQHCs to enroll all
patients directly into Medicaid
10/2/2014
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19. ACCESS – QUALITY - VALUE
Ohio Enrollment Coalitions
Ohio Network for Health Coverage and Enrollment (ONCE)
ensures outreach, education and enrollment efforts in
Ohio are coordinated and effective
ONCE brings together statewide, regional, and local
organizations to foster collaboration and help uninsured
Ohioans understand and enroll in new coverage
opportunities.
For more information and to join the ONCE network,
please visit www.onceohio.org
Regional Coalitions for local assisters including Cleveland
Cincinnati Columbus Dayton and more
10/3/2014
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20. ACCESS – QUALITY - VALUE
Snapshot of Ohio’s Consumer
Assistors
Navigators
At least 75 in Ohio
Certified Application Counselors (CACs)
Approximately 450 in Ohio
300 providing services at 130 of the 200+ FQHC
sites (providing over 115K consumer assists thru
6.30.14)
County Department of Job and Family Services
Ohio’s Managed Care Plans
10/3/2014
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21. ACCESS – QUALITY - VALUE
Role of FQHC CACs
CHCs will raise the awareness of affordable insurance
options and provide in-person eligibility and enrollment
assistance to current uninsured patients and the
community by:
Hire new staff
Train existing staff
Conduct in-reach, community outreach and
education
Help consumers understand coverage options
Help consumers determine eligibility
Help consumers enroll in the Marketplace, Medicaid,
or CHIP
Nationally, CHC assisters accounted for 26% of all
assisters in year 1
10/3/2014
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22. Eligible but not yet Enrolled
Uninsurance rate for Ohio adults between the ages of 18 and
64 fell from 17 percent last year to 11 percent in May 2014,
leaving 800K Ohioans w/o health coverage
Hard to Reach Populations – “trusted messengers” needed
for:
Communities of color
Ethnic and refugee communities
Rural communities
LGBTQ communities
Veterans
Homeless
10/9/2014
ACCESS – QUALITY - VALUE
22
23. Common Health Behaviors of Newly-
Enrolled but Long-term Uninsured
High rates of untreated multiple chronic health
conditions, mental illness, substance abuse, etc.
Inappropriately use the ER for primary care
(non-emergency needs)
Uncertain how to navigate the health care
landscape
10/9/2014
ACCESS – QUALITY - VALUE
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24. From Coverage to Care
Medicaid managed care plans, community
organizations, and FQHCs and other
providers are teaching newly insured to use
healthcare appropriately
Increase consumer health literacy
Insurance terminology (deductibles co-pays, renewal,
etc.)
What’s covered
How to find a provider
How to be an active health care consumer
When to seek emergency care
10/9/2014
ACCESS – QUALITY - VALUE
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25. ACCESS – QUALITY - VALUE
Ohio’s Medicaid Program Moving
Forward
Expect Gov. Kasich will include funding for
the continuation of the extension of
Medicaid in his SFY 2016-17 budget
However it is unclear exactly what it will
look like once introduced and as it moves
through both legislative chambers
10/3/2014
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26. ACCESS – QUALITY - VALUE
10/2/2014
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Thank You!
For additional information
please visit the OACHC
website at
www.ohiochc.org
OACHC
4150 Indianola Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43214
614.884.3101
Julie DiRossi-King
Chief Operating Officer
jdirossi@ohiochc.org
28. 2015 BUDGET: MAINTAIN PRESENT
MEDICAID PROGRAM
• Controlling Board action sunsets June 30,
2015, closure of next budget session
• Controlling Board not a viable option for
re-approval
• Likely 400,000 newly eligible enrollees by
2015
• Hopefully harder to take health care away
from people than not give it to begin with
29. GRASSROOTS WORK WITH
LEGISLATORS
• Regional Coalitions reconvening, educating
grassroots activists regarding new situation
• Need for documentation of successes of
Medicaid in 2014, i.e., development of stories
• Need for regional activists to meet with,
educate legislators on successes and benefits
• Need for maximum media coverage of benefits
of 2014 program
30. GOAL: MAINTAIN, NOT EXPAND,
MEDICAID
• Do not use phrase “Medicaid expansion” in
2015 budget advocacy
• Instead, focus on maintaining the program we
presently have,
– “health care access” or “Medicaid program” as a
whole
• As alternatives to taking Medicaid down, may
be proposals to “reform” it. Examples
– Arkansas model, buy all into insurance
– Indiana model, put all into HSA’s
32. WHY SHOULD WE USE STORY TELLING FOR
ADVOCACY?
• They put a human face on issues surrounding Medicaid
• Personal stories have a greater impact on lawmakers than
numbers alone
• Help to show that the impact of Medicaid expansion is wide
and deep. The impacts are statewide and affect:
• Individuals
• Communities
• Families
• Businesses
33. WHAT DOES A STORY LOOK LIKE?
• A brief essay
• A short video
• Legislative testimony
• A story in the media
Click here to check out
examples of Medicaid stories.
34. TIPS FOR COLLECTING STORIES:
LISTEN AND ASK GOOD QUESTIONS!
• Before questions - provide details that help readers understand that
not having access to health care could happen to anyone, which will
help the reader relate to the challenges the storyteller faced.
• What was your health situation prior to having
Medicaid/coverage?
• What was your employment prior to having Medicaid/Coverage?
• Were there other causes for not having health coverage or
having insufficient health coverage (i.e. a major life change)?
35. EXAMPLE QUESTIONS CONTINUED
• After questions - provide details about how the storyteller’s situation
changed after gaining Medicaid/coverage.
• Has your health situation changed since having Medicaid/coverage? If
so, how?
• Did your financial situation change after you obtained
Medicaid/coverage?
• What difference has having coverage made in your life?
36. WHO MAKES A
GOOD STORYTELLER?
• Consumers - emphasis on how
coverage has benefitted them
• Employers
• Veterans
• Social Workers
• Primary Care Providers
• Criminal Justice System
• Churches
• Dental/Dentists
• Behavioral Health Providers
• Child Welfare
• Navigators/Certified Application
Counselors/other enrollment
specialists
37. Akron: Contact Tracy Carter at cartert@summahealth.org, 234-312-5257 or Thomas
Turner at thomas.turner@cantonmercy.org, 330-489-1421
Cincinnati/Southwest Ohio: Contact Col Owens at cowens@lascinto.org, 513-362-
2841
Next meeting: October 16 at 10 a.m. at Interact for Health, Rookwood Tower 3805 Edwards
Road, Cincinnati, OH 45209. RSVP to Col Owens.
Columbus: Cathy Levine at clevine@uhcanohio.org, 614-456-0060 ext. 222
Next meeting: October 21 at 3 p.m. at the Ohio Hospital Association, in the PNC Building, 155
East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215. RSVP to Cathy Levine.
Dayton: Contact Jessica Mead at jessica.mead@caresource.com or 614-255-4615
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JOIN YOUR LOCAL MEDICAID
ADVOCACY COALITION
38. JOIN YOUR LOCAL MEDICAID
ADVOCACY COALITION
Northeast Ohio: Contact Loren Anthes at lanthes@metrohealth.org or Marcia
Levine at mw1464@roadrunner.com
Next meeting: Tomorrow at 9AM. The call-in number is 1-605-475-5950. The passcode
is: 9409397.
Southeast Ohio: Contact Julie DiRossi-King at jdirossi@ohiochc.org, 614-884-
3101 ext. 226
Next meeting: October 15, 11 a.m. The call-in number is 1-800-250-2600 followed by code
2204999#. RSVP to Julie DiRossi-King.
Toledo: Contact Tim Schneider at timothy.schneider@promedica.org, 419-469-
3710 or Barb Petee at barb.petee@promedica.org, 419-469-3894
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39. TAKE ACTION:
ENSURE MEDICAID FUNDING CONTINUES
1. Submit one health care story to OhioSPEAKS by the end of
November
2. Join your regional Medicaid advocacy coalition
40. Q&A
• Unmute using the phone icon on top center of
your computer screen or by pressing *6 on
phone
• Type your question into the chat bar
41. COMING UP NEXT
Webinar on Thursday,
November 13 10-11:00 A.M.
Adult Protective Services: Building a statewide
system that protects older Ohioans
Stay tuned for the release of health care
videos from Advocates for Ohio’s Future
42. Advocates for Ohio’s Future
37 West Broad St., Suite 1100
Columbus, OH 43215
www.advocatesforohio.org
Will Petrik | 614-602-2464
wpetrik@advocatesforohio.org
Gail Clendenin | 614-602-2463
gclendenin@advocatesforohio.org