❌ SB222
Require audit, action plan-Aged, Blind, Disabled Medicaid group
Summary
The bill requires the Ohio Department of Medicaid to conduct an audit of the Medicaid program for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled eligibility group to identify ineligible enrollees. It mandates the disenrollment of individuals found ineligible and the establishment of an electronic asset verification system, aiming to reduce Medicaid spending by $2.4 billion during the biennium. An appropriation of $5 million is designated for the audit management and services.
Rationale
The bill increases government oversight and control over Medicaid enrollees, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of individual rights and limited government intervention. It promotes spending cuts through disenrollment, which may undermine the support for vulnerable populations, contradicting the Libertarian emphasis on personal responsibility and individual rights.
Risks and Concerns
- Potential disenrollment of eligible individuals
- Increased government control over personal health care decisions
- Risk of privacy violations with data sharing agreements