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State Policy·OH·June 22, 2026
Ohio projects 51,000 job losses, $5.3B economic impact from Medicaid cuts by 2029
A new analysis projects Ohio will lose 51,000 jobs and $5.3 billion in economic activity by 2029 due to Medicaid and food assistance cuts enacted in 2025 federal spending legislation, combined with the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies. The projections reflect the full phase-in of these policy changes over the next several years. The analysis highlights state-level economic consequences of federal budget decisions affecting health coverage programs.
Why it matters for managed care
State-level economic projections of Medicaid cuts signal potential enrollment declines, budget pressures, and reduced managed care capitation payments that MCOs must plan for in long-term contracting and network adequacy strategies.
Managed Care · Finance
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