On September 29, Governor Mike DeWine announced that the Ohio Department of Medicaid will open a new application for businesses interested in providing managed care plans for children and adults within the Medicaid program. The request for proposals is part of a new vision for Ohio’s Medicaid program that focuses on people – not just the business of managed care.
“Since coming into office in January 2019, my administration has been evaluating our Medicaid program to develop a vision of a better, healthier, and more productive state,” said Gov. DeWine. “With input from Ohioans covered by Medicaid, physicians, hospitals, health care providers, and managed care plans, this will be the first major overhaul of Medicaid in 15 years.”
Medicaid’s new program will focus on improving care for children with complex needs, emphasizing personalized care experience, improving wellness and health outcomes, and increasing transparency and accountability across managed care.
A second managed care application will be issued later this fall to specifically serve children who have complex behavioral health needs.
Changes to Ohio’s managed care plans will not disrupt Ohioans’ coverage or access to care.