The Center for Community Solutions provides strategic leadership to improve targeted health, social, and economic conditions facing NE Ohio.
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Our attention over the past few months has dug deep into Medicaid policy analysis, caregivers, House Bill 795, Senate Bill 315, waste-fraud-abuse, access to care, work requirements, SNAP fraud, and EBT chips. And there's even some good news! Watch at 8:54: ideastream.org/shows/state-o…
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The new CMS rule implementing Medicaid community engagement requirements raises important questions beyond work requirements themselves. From administrative complexity to provider impacts, the details matter. Read our take on the Interim Final Rule: commsols.com/ifrmedicaidhott…
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Last week, the Ohio House Medicaid Committee heard testimony on House Bill 795. Nearly three hours of testimony on June 3 showed the immense impact of hearing from the voices of people who will be most impacted by policy change. Watch the testimony: commsols.com/WatchTestimony6…
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Our view on HB 795 has prioritized the ethos of “first, do not harm.” Any suspected fraud, which is a crime, should absolutely be addressed. It should not, however, come at any cost or loss of access to Ohioans receiving home and community-based services. commsols.com/HB795Medicaid
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Levies are instrumental investments in the health of Ohioans. In the May primary election, voters decided on a number of health and human service levies, 23 across Ohio. Of the levies appearing in the election, 13 passed and 10 did not. Read more: commsols.com/hhsmay2026ballo…
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SNAP has one of the lowest rates of fraud among federal programs—less than 2% of SNAP spending nationwide is lost to fraud each year. The best opportunity for Ohio lawmakers to combat this limited fraud is to secure Ohio’s EBT cards with chip technology. commsols.com/HB795SNAP
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Caregiving can be an invisible second job for many family caregivers, keeping their loved ones safe, healthy, and out of a nursing facility. It is better for patients and saves Ohio Medicaid millions of dollars each year. Check out the fact sheets: commsols.com/CaregivingFacts…
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The AFC is accepting grant applications in four categories: responsive grants, discretionary grants for short-term projects, invitation-only grants for urgent needs, and mid-range grants for innovative, high-need initiatives. commsols.com/AFC2026RFP
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Claims of fraud in Ohio's Medicaid system have grown louder, particularly related to in-home caregiving. Tara Britton and Karen Kasler discussed the latest developments in Ohio's Medicaid headlines around waste, fraud, and abuse. Listen on Sound of Ideas: commsols.com/May28SOI
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Camren joins Community Solutions with expertise in healthcare, aging, housing, Medicare, and Medicaid policy. His career includes roles in the Ohio Legislature and on Capitol Hill. Learn more: commsols.com/CamrenHarris
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Fraud matters to voters, but access matters more. When forced to choose, the public prioritizes ensuring Medicaid reaches people in need—even as policymakers frame proposals to reform or reduce Medicaid spending. Read more: commsols.com/medicaidwaste
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Students currently on SNAP, on Ohio Works First, on Medicaid—and whose household income would qualify the student for free or reduced-price meals—or were certified to receive reduced-price meals in 2025-2026 qualify. Applications open through 8/14: sebt.ohio.gov/
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On May 27, join a 2-hour Zoom event with representatives from the Fair Housing Center, Legal Aid, NEOCH, and local tenant leaders. The workshop will explore tools and tactics for taking collective action and delivering Housing Justice. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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After unprecedented cuts to the SNAP program in the H.R.1 megabill, participation fell by more than 3 million people nationwide in just 6 months. Cuts have shifted significant new costs to states, and economic conditions aren't improving. commsols.com/SNAPparticipati…
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ICYMI: Ohio Medicaid fraud conversations grew more visible and charged last week. This is moving fast—and playing out very publicly, fueled by high-profile reporting and social media. Policy response has been swift and visible. Read more: commsols.com/ohio-medicaid-5…
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Attendees will learn about and discuss puberty, PCOS, and perimenopause. Speakers will be announced soon. Sponsored by Cuyahoga County, The City of Richmond Heights, and Women Empowering Women and Girls. Register now: commsols.com/HormonesConvers…
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Recent webinars, events & awareness efforts explore Ohio’s maternal health crisis: How are state agencies helping moms? How are providers addressing Black maternal health & social drivers? Are programs supporting expectant fathers? commsols.com/addressmaternal…
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The City of Cleveland has been experiencing obstacles as they continue to make homes lead safe for families and children. Still, they are making positive progress in their efforts to reduce lead exposure. There are three major developments: commsols.com/leadsafecle
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From June 2023 - Jan 2025, $17M in SNAP benefits were stolen from Ohio recipients. While the federal government previously reimbursed stolen benefits, it will no longer do so. Adding chip technology to Ohio’s EBT cards is a simple solution to the problem. commsols.com/EBTtestimony
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A busy beginning of the year, a quieter spring ahead of the primary, a burst of activity post-primary, and then a quiet summer ahead of the fall election—all leading to what we expect to be a very active lame duck session after the November election. commsols.com/MayStatehouse
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