COLUMBUS, Ohio-A recent report by the Georgetown Center for Children and Families reveals that over 120,000 Ohio children have been disenrolled from Medicaid and CHIP, with most removals due to procedural reasons rather than lack of eligibility. Ohio ranks fifth nationally for the number of children losing health coverage.
Despite income eligibility guidelines set higher for children than parents, many disenrolled children likely still qualify. The consequences of widespread coverage losses, including medical debt, are expected to have lasting effects. States’ approaches to the disenrollment process varied, with resource allocation impacting outcomes. Research indicates disparities in coverage gaps, particularly affecting children in families of color, highlighting systemic inequities in healthcare access.
