Ohio Economists Split on Medicaid Fraud Prevention Bill Awaiting Governor Signature

Ohio's Senate Bill 315, passed by the General Assembly in June 2026, awaits Governor DeWine's signature. The legislation requires the Ohio Department of Medicaid to suspend payments under certain fraud-prevention circumstances and includes other anti-fraud measures. A panel of economists is divided on whether these provisions will effectively reduce Medicaid fraud. The bill's implementation timeline depends on the governor's action.

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