UHCAN OHIO (Universal Health Care Action Network)
UHCAN Ohio builds the voice of consumers to shape health care policies and develop solutions to meet Ohioans’ needs
By informing and uniting consumers and their allies to influence decision makers
Barb Ranck, RDH,
ODHA President
UHCAN Ohio saw the need to address the lack of access to dental care in Ohio many years ago and launched their Dental Access Now campaign. By bringing together all different organizations, including Ohio Dental Hygienists’ Association, we have worked long and hard to ensure that those who aren’t able to get dental care have that chance. Even when the odds seemed stacked against us, UHCAN Ohio stayed the course which resulted in the introduction of legislation that will truly address dental access by expanding the dental workforce. This will help so many Ohioans, especially in the Appalachian parts of Ohio. More kids will be able to go to school without toothaches, be able to maintain more of their teeth, have better self esteem and become better citizens in our communities. The Ohio Dental Hygienists’ Association is proud to work with UHCAN Ohio to help Ohioans get the dental care they need to lead healthier lives.
For the past 6 months, UHCAN Ohio has been working to organize consumers, advocates, and organizations to oppose the #NotHealthy4Ohio waiver. As a result of this work, approximately 100 advocates, activists, and other organizations filled the hearing...
read moreThe Ohio Department of Medicaid is finalizing plans to eliminate spend-down and redesign disability determinations. The Governor’s Office of Health Transformation published a ...
read moreOn March 29, 2016 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the long-awaited rule applying mental health and substance use disorders parity to Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Mental health and su...
read moreLast week we delivered a Lawmaker Letter which provided state lawmakers with details about the safety, quality care, education, and training of the dental therapist just days before the professional dental lobby group held its “day at the statehous...
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read moreIn many areas of Ohio, Community Health Centers are the only source of health care for Medicaid patients and people who are uninsured. Community Health Centers are safety net providers of cost-effective, high-quality primary, and preventive health ca...
Ohio’s Office of the State Long-term Care Ombudsman helps people receiving home care, assisted living, and nursing home care select a provider and offer information about benefits and consumer rights. Contact 1-800-282-1206 or elderrights@age.ohio....
Need free, local, in-person help enrolling in health coverage? Visit Get Covered America’s Connector to schedule an appointment with an enrollment assister in your community. Call the Ohio Association of Foodbanks at (800) 648-1176 to find an enrol...
Healthcare.gov provides access to health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Visit www.healthcare.gov, create an account, and you’ll be able to compare plans and see if you qualify for financial help.
If you make less than $16,104 per year (more for a family), you may qualify for Medicaid. To apply, go to www.benefits.ohio.gov and complete an application, or call the Medicaid Helpline at (800) 324-8680.
Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman 1-800-282-1206 elderrights@age.ohio.gov Or contact your regional ombudsman Ohio’s Office of the State Long-term Care Ombudsman help people receiving home care, assisted living and nursing hom...
