A recent announcement from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has paved the way for states to restrict their state Medicaid programs. CMS now allows states to make changes to certain aspects of the health care system using what is called a demonstration waiver. Waivers were initially meant
In 2016, consumers, the federal government and California regulators sued the German automaker Volkswagen (VW) for allegedly manipulating emissions tests. As a settlement, $14.7 billion will be allocated to states. Ohio will receive $75 million over the next 10 years from the Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Fund. The state is required
This year, Congress has repeatedly tried and failed to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid expansion. Despite these unsuccessful attempts, the Trump administration is taking new steps to restrict health care. Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) signaled that it will allow states to
With the Senate set to vote on its version of the GOP tax bill this week, Policy Matters Ohio is releasing an interactive map that shows how the bill and the likely subsequent spending cuts could affect people living in Ohio. From the 21,872 households in Rep. David Joyce’s district
U.S. Representative David Joyce Tax proposals from the Trump Administration and Congressional leaders threaten deep reductions to many critical services used by Ohio residents. This fact sheet highlights the individuals in each Congressional district who use important federally-funded services, and how they may be affected. Figures represent the current number
U.S. Representative Steve Stivers Tax proposals from the Trump Administration and Congressional leaders threaten deep reductions to many critical services used by Ohio residents. This fact sheet highlights the individuals in each Congressional district who use important federally-funded services, and how they may be affected. Figures represent the current number
U.S. Representative James Renacci Tax proposals from the Trump Administration and Congressional leaders threaten deep reductions to many critical services used by Ohio residents. This fact sheet highlights the individuals in each Congressional district who use important federally-funded services, and how they may be affected. Figures represent the current number
Map legend: SALT Deduction indicates state and local tax deductions ACA enrollment w/CSR indicates estimated marketplace enrollment with Cost Sharing Reductions SNAP HH indicates households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds The map and accompanying two-page fact sheets highlights the number of people in each Ohio congressional district that are
U.S. Representative Tim Ryan Tax proposals from the Trump Administration and Congressional leaders threaten deep reductions to many critical services used by Ohio residents. This fact sheet highlights the individuals in each Congressional district who use important federally-funded services, and how they may be affected. Figures represent the current number
U.S. Representative Bill Johnson Tax proposals from the Trump Administration and Congressional leaders threaten deep reductions to many critical services used by Ohio residents. This fact sheet highlights the individuals in each Congressional district who use important federally-funded services, and how they may be affected. Figures represent the current number
U.S. Representative Michael Turner Tax proposals from the Trump Administration and Congressional leaders threaten deep reductions to many critical services used by Ohio residents. This fact sheet highlights the individuals in each Congressional district who use important federally-funded services, and how they may be affected. Figures represent the current number
U.S. Representative Marcia Fudge Tax proposals from the Trump Administration and Congressional leaders threaten deep reductions to many critical services used by Ohio residents. This fact sheet highlights the individuals in each district who use some important services, and how they may be affected. Figures represent the current number and
