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03/11/2025
Ohio budget process overview
The Ohio state budget process is currently underway, with significant activity expected over the next few weeks. The timeline for this process is crucial for understanding how the budget will be shaped and finalized. The budget process involves multiple stages and amendments, with both the House and Senate playing critical roles. Each step in the timeline is an opportunity for adjustments and refinements to address the needs and priorities of Ohio's citizens.
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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation one pagers
The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation has released two important one-page publications on special populations at increased risk of suicide: "Suicide Risk in the Black Community" and "Gambling - the High Stakes of Mental Health and Suicide Risk.
Read More >02/17/2025
HPIO releases Ohio Medicaid Basics 2025
The Health Policy Institute of Ohio (HPIO) has released the 11th edition of Ohio Medicaid Basics, a primer that provides an overview of the Medicaid program in Ohio. Published every other year since 2005, to coincide with the biennial budget process, Ohio Medicaid Basics provides an overview of the Ohio Medicaid program, including eligibility, covered services, spending, and recent policy changes. There are more than 3 million Ohioans — more than 1 in 4 people in the state — enrolled in Medicaid. This includes more than 1.2 million children.
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