Policy and partnership to advance health care.

Ohio’s health plans are major contributors to Ohio’s economy, innovators of programs to improve the health of Ohioans and avenues for individuals, employers, and the state to get the best value for the health care services they need. The Ohio Association of Health Plans (OAHP), which is comprised of 16 member plans, is the voice for Ohio’s health insurance industry. Our members provide health care coverage to more than 9 million Ohioans through the private, commercial coverage and are committed partners in public programs, such as Medicaid, the Health Insurance Exchange and Medicare.

Ohio remains at the center of the public health crisis stemming from opioid abuse and addiction, and Ohio’s health plans are leading a wide range of efforts to address it.

The U.S. already spends more money on healthcare than any other nation in the developed world. But because we do not always know how our dollars are being spent, we don’t get a true understanding of our return on investment. Knowledge is power, and the Ohio Association of Health Plans believes consumers deserve to know all the various factors that compose out-of-pocket costs.

On Jan. 1, 2014, Ohio Medicaid eligibility was extended to nearly 700,000 Ohioans, most of whom had been seeking healthcare through emergency rooms or leaving their medical needs unmet. OAHP supports the access to coverage that is afforded to the Medicaid expansion population while recognizing the need to further educate consumers about what they can do to improve their own health and wellness.