The bill amends section 5163.093 of the Revised Code to clarify the income eligibility criteria for the Medicaid Buy-In for Workers With Disabilities Program and the Ohio WorkAbility Program. Specifically, it introduces a provision that allows for the disregard of "unearned income, or a combination of both" alongside the previously established twenty thousand dollars of earned income. This change aims to provide a more comprehensive assessment of an individual's financial situation when determining eligibility for these programs.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any health insurance payments made by an individual's employer for family members will not be counted as part of the individual's income. It also maintains the provision that allows for other amounts to be disregarded as specified in rules authorized by section 5163.098 of the Revised Code. The existing section 5163.093 is repealed to implement these changes effectively.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 5163.093