Feds reject Ohio’s bid to guarantee Medicaid coverage for 152,000 kids through age 4: Capitol Letter

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Insurance denied: Ohio, which has 152,000 uninsured children, was attempting to get permission from the federal government to keep kids continuously enrolled in Medicaid through age 4, even if the family’s income increased. But the Trump administration in July told states it was no longer allowing waivers for continuous coverage, saying it deviates from Medicaid law and takes resources that should be reserved for the most vulnerable. Laura Hancock reports this comes as the state’s rate of uninsured children is on the rise.

Relief vs. revenue : Ohio Republicans want to cut $1.7 billion in current school property taxes over the next three years, targeting districts where taxes rose dollar for dollar with property values. Anna Staver reports the plan would lower