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1.2 Million of Ohio’s 2.5 Million Children Rely on
The Facts
Medicaid is the single most important public policy issue affecting children’s healthcare access in Ohio.
Adequate, stable, predictable funding for children covered by Ohio Medicaid is critical.
54% of patients rely on Medicaid for coverage:
Ohio’s children’s hospitals are safety net hospitals for kids and the largest Medicaid providers in the state.
Medicaid also covers more than 50% of all Ohio births
1.2 Million of Ohio’s 2.5 Million Children Rely on
Medicaid for Healthcare Coverage:
Ohio’s Medicaid Population
For every $1 Ohio spends on Medicaid, we receive $2 in federal match
In Ohio, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a part of Ohio Medicaid.
242,000 kids are eligible for Medicaid through CHIP.
CHIP is the federal program for uninsured children.
Medicaid Reimbursements do not cover the cost of care
Medicaid reimburses just 76¢ for every $1 of care provided.