Jennifer Gross | The Ohio House of Representatives
Jennifer Gross | The Ohio House of Representatives
State Representative Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) has voted in favor of Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, which urges President Trump to back the Ohio Department of Medicaid's request for work requirements for Medicaid expansion recipients.
“These requirements are about creating pathways to opportunity and self-reliance, not barriers. They enhance principles of empowerment and responsibility in Ohio. Encouraging workforce participation ensures Medicaid’s sustainability while driving community prosperity,” stated Gross, who serves as Chair of the House Medicaid Committee.
The Ohio Department of Medicaid submitted this request to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in February.
If approved, starting January 1, 2026, individuals must meet one of several criteria to enroll in Medicaid Group VIII services. These include being at least fifty-five years old, employed, enrolled in school or an occupational training program, participating in an alcohol and drug addiction treatment program, or having intensive physical health care needs or serious mental illness.
By promoting employment and education, this initiative aims to reduce dependency on Medicaid services over time while helping fill jobs and fostering prosperity among Ohioans.
Currently, there are 144,792 job openings in Ohio, with 93,389 offering salaries over $50,000.
With the resolution now adopted, the Ohio Department of Medicaid is awaiting a decision from the Federal Government regarding the waiver approval.
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