| Group |
Income Eligibility |
| Children |
200% FPL |
| Pregnant Women |
150% FPL |
| Parents |
90% FPL |
| SSI Disabled (non-elderly) |
64% FPL |
Group Purchasing Arrangements
Ohio has one of the largest small employer group purchasing cooperatives owned and operated by the Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE). Started in 1973, this private purchasing cooperative now covers more than 225,000 lives in the greater Cleveland area and retains considerable market share within the small group market.
In addition to COSE, Ohio has legislation (Ohio Revised Code 1731.01) that allows small businesses to band together into alliances and purchase health insurance.
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Information presented in the profile was summarized in December 2006 from a review of state Web sites and reports, and through contacts with state officials. In most cases the profiles were reviewed by state officials; however, it is possible that states have implemented strategies that are not reflected in this profile. |
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| 1 This overview provides a general description of state coverage levels under their Medicaid and SCHIP programs, including coverage through waivers, as of October 2006. Health Management Associates researched eligibility information from state web sites, data from state reports, and verified through contacts with state officials during the fall of 2006. This does not reflect the specific eligibility categories or requirements. This is not intended to be a substitute for eligibility information provided by each state. Individuals interested in applying for these programs should contact the state directly for specific eligibility requirements. |
2 Urban Institute and Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured estimates based on the Census Bureau's March 2005 and 2006 Current Population Survey. |
| 3 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends. 2004 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey-Insurance Component. |
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