The resolution from the 136th General Assembly of Ohio urges the President of the United States to support the Ohio Department of Medicaid's request to implement work requirements for certain Medicaid recipients. This initiative follows the passage of H.B. 49 in the 132nd General Assembly, which mandated the Medicaid Director to seek approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for such requirements. The Ohio Department of Medicaid submitted a waiver application in April 2018, which was initially approved by CMS in March 2019 but later withdrawn in August 2021. The recent H.B. 33 requires the Medicaid Director to apply for new approval between February and March 2025, with plans to submit a new waiver application to CMS.

The resolution emphasizes that implementing work requirements aligns with the state's goals of promoting financial independence and improving health outcomes for Medicaid recipients. It highlights the belief that such requirements will encourage individuals to engage with their health and maintain or develop employable skills. The resolution concludes by directing the Clerk of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to relevant parties, including the President, CMS Administrator, and Ohio's Congressional delegation.