Ohio approves nearly billion-dollar settlement for nursing homes

Ohio lawmakers approved an $875 million payment package to settle Medicaid reimbursement disputes with nursing homes after a court ruling found the state underpaid providers by using an incorrect calculation method. The Ohio Supreme Court ordered the state to recalculate payments, revealing that underpayment totals could reach nearly $285 million annually, potentially exceeding $1 billion over two budget cycles. The legislation includes both state and federal funds and requires providers to waive future legal claims related to the disputed formula.

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