The Ohio Department of Medicaid has launched a new webpage for professionals to find additional information on the Work and Community Engagement Requirements for Group VIII Medicaid Enrollees. Per HR 1, Federal Work and Community Engagement Requirements are slated to go into effect on January 1, 2027 – however there may still be some states may opting to adopt these requirements earlier.
Due to new federal laws, Medicaid eligibility requirements will be changing for individuals eligible for and enrolled in Group VIII coverage. The new rules will introduce a Work and Community Engagement Requirement for certain non-exempt individuals, ages 19 - 64, to demonstrate ongoing participation in work or community activities for a minimum of 80 hours per month as a condition of coverage.
The webpage includes:
Clients can determine if they are part of Group VIII by logging in to their Self-Service Portal (SSP) account and looking on the “View My Benefits” page. They can also look at a recent notice from ODM if they do not use the Self-Service Portal.
ODM has stated that the webpage will continue to be updated as additional CMS guidance becomes available and advises that providers continue to check this page as we move toward implementation. ODM asks stakeholders to note that information published on this webpage is subject to change prior to implementation, based on CMS guidance.
Those who have questions or feedback can email admin@frankenthalerfoundation.org.
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