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Ohio High Risk Pool and Open Enrollment Coverage Option
Ohioans who have been denied coverage through the individual market because of pre-existing conditions have another option. High risk pools and open enrollment coverage is available to those individuals who have been without insurance for at least six-months. The high … Continue reading
Strickland Uses eFMAP Funds to Reimburse Medical Facilities
Governor Strickland reimbursed almost $200 million in enhanced federal Medicaid matching funds to hospitals, mental-health services and prescription assistance programs for HIV/AIDS patients throughout Ohio. An additional $243 million will be withheld to figure out the best way to allocate … Continue reading
Foreclosure Aid for Ohio
Ohio will get $172 million from the U.S. Treasury Department to help unemployed homeowners avoid house foreclosures. The aid will help 18,500 pay up to a year on their mortgage while continuing their job search. The aid will be distributed … Continue reading
Ohio Department of Insurance Saved Ohioans $11.4 Million in 2009
The Ohio Department of Insurance saved Ohioans a total of $11.4 million last year from reviewing the total number of consumer complaints. There were a total of 5,453 complaints, with almost one-third of the complaints dealing with denial of insurance … Continue reading
Manufacturing Jobs in Ohio
In 2009 Ohio ranked third in the US for manufacturing jobs with 5.3% of all manufacturing jobs in the nation behind California and Texas. Although many industries see fewer jobs, Ohio has a manufacturing base. The Ohio Manufacturer’s Association put … Continue reading
New Regulations under Affordable Care Act Gives Consumers More Control
The Obama Administration announced new regulations under the Affordable Care Act to help give patients the support and resources necessary to gain more control over their health care decisions. The Department of Health and Human Services also announced a new … Continue reading
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Small Businesses Saving Money by Self-Insuring
Small to medium size companies are now beginning to self-insure their employees in order to cut costs. While this has been a trend in larger companies, now the number of employers with less than 1,000 employees on health care has … Continue reading
Improving Rail Roads in OH Could Help Business
Plans to improve Ohio’s rail road system could benefit businesses and local companies. The project to improve rail infrastructure in Ohio and connect cities like Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton would be funded through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act … Continue reading
$119.6 Million to States in 2010 Trade Adjustment Assistance 2nd Distribution
The Department of Labor announced $119.6 million in funding for the 2010 Trade Adjustment Assistance 2nd distribution, distributed July 15. The funds distributed to each state help workers who have lost their jobs due to outsourcing and foreign trade. The … Continue reading
Tax Credit for State Political Contributions
Most Ohio citizens do not realize that Ohio tax law allows Ohio taxpayers to claim up to a $50 credit for individuals, or, up to a $100 credit for a married couple, filing jointly, for political contributions made to candidates … Continue reading
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