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Press Release: ODMH Director Tracy Plouck and Local Leaders Discuss Benefits of Extending Medicaid Coverage

March 25, 2013November 21, 2014 Staff Writercommunity, community leaders, forum, health, health services, Medicaid, Medicaid expansion, Mental Health Advocacy Coalition, mental illness, Ohio Department of Mental Health0 comment

Wilmington, OH – Today, local and state leaders came together in Wilmington to discuss the benefits of extending Medicaid coverage to those with income up to 138% of the federal poverty level (FPL). By extending Medicaid benefits, many individuals needing treatment services for both physical and behavioral health disorders will have coverage for their treatment. Proposed changes will allow adults who have a mental illness or an addiction disorder to receive treatment and supports in an effort to keep them healthy and stable in the community. Ohio Department of Mental Health…