Ohio’s Medicaid Expansion at Risk: Proposed Trigger Law Could Leave 770,000 Without Coverage

A recent article details how Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed state budget includes a “trigger law” that would end Medicaid expansion in Ohio if the federal government reduces its funding, potentially leaving 770,000 residents without coverage. The clause is being debated as congressional Republicans consider Medicaid cuts, and while similar measures exist in other states, Ohio lawmakers are still negotiating the final budget. Critics warn that ending Medicaid expansion would harm families, hospitals, and businesses, while supporters argue that the state cannot afford to cover the costs if federal funding decreases.