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Driver’s License Reinstatement Fee Amnesty Initiative The driver’s license reinstatement fee amnesty initiative was created by the legislature to allow the BMV to forgive reinstatement… Read More »FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
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January Newsletter
County JFS Offices Can Use PRC Funds to Help During the Shutdown Although there is temporary agreement to end the federal government shutdown, the future… Read More »January Newsletter
August Update
And the Survey Said…. A recent survey of more than 100 legal aid attorneys in Ohio identified lack of good employment opportunities and low wages… Read More »August Update
Ohio’s Proposed Medicaid Work Requirement is a Misguided Policy
On Friday, February 16, the Governor’s office released its Medicaid waiver application for public a 30-day public comment period. As directed by the legislature, the… Read More »Ohio’s Proposed Medicaid Work Requirement is a Misguided Policy
Ohio Poverty Law Center Requests improved Medicaid EPSDT rule in Ohio Department of Medicaid Public Hearing
On Friday September 15th, former legal aid client Amber McCullough testified alongside the Ohio Poverty Law Center before the Ohio Department of Medicaid about her… Read More »Ohio Poverty Law Center Requests improved Medicaid EPSDT rule in Ohio Department of Medicaid Public Hearing
OPLC Joins With Other Consumer Advocates in Changing Lifeline language in Budget Bill.
The Ohio Poverty law Center (OPLC) joins with the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Pro Seniors, and Communities United for Action (represented… Read More »OPLC Joins With Other Consumer Advocates in Changing Lifeline language in Budget Bill.
Attorney Mike Smalz testified on behalf of the Ohio Poverty Law Center and Ohio Consumers of Health Coverage in support of continuing Ohio’s Medicaid expansion and in opposition to work requirements that were included in Sub. HB 49.
Attorney Mike Smalz testified on behalf of the Ohio Poverty Law Center and Ohio Consumers of Health Coverage in support of continuing Ohio’s Medicaid expansion… Read More »Attorney Mike Smalz testified on behalf of the Ohio Poverty Law Center and Ohio Consumers of Health Coverage in support of continuing Ohio’s Medicaid expansion and in opposition to work requirements that were included in Sub. HB 49.
Continued Medicaid coverage for low-income Ohioans supported by Ohio Poverty Law Center.
During Ohio’s budget hearings this week, OPLC Senior Attorney Mike Smalz testified in support of the continuation of Ohio’s Medicaid expansion that was implemented in… Read More »Continued Medicaid coverage for low-income Ohioans supported by Ohio Poverty Law Center.
Consumer Advocates Submit Joint Testimony on Lifeline Telephone Assistance for Low-Income Telephone Consumers.
Mike Smalz of OPLC joined with the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, Pro Seniors, Inc., Communities United for Action, and Advocates for Basic Legal… Read More »Consumer Advocates Submit Joint Testimony on Lifeline Telephone Assistance for Low-Income Telephone Consumers.
Ohio Senate Bill 3 will improve job outlook for people with criminal records by streamlining CQE petition process
Certificates of Qualification for Employment (CQEs) increase the likelihood that people with criminal records will be considered for jobs, licensing, and certification. Senate Bill 3… Read More »Ohio Senate Bill 3 will improve job outlook for people with criminal records by streamlining CQE petition process