The Ohio General Assembly has passed a resolution urging 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 approval and subsequent withdrawal of a similar request by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2019 and 2021, respectively. The resolution highlights the state's commitment to empowering individuals towards financial independence and improving health outcomes through community engagement activities, such as employment and education, for adult Medicaid beneficiaries aged 19 to 49.

The resolution also notes that the Ohio Department of Medicaid plans to submit a new waiver application to CMS in February 2025, as mandated by recent legislation. Governor Mike DeWine has expressed that these work requirements align with the state's goals of promoting economic stability and ensuring that Medicaid recipients maintain or develop employable skills. The resolution calls for the transmission of authenticated copies to relevant federal and state officials, emphasizing the importance of this initiative for Ohioans.