Medicaid entitlement for 43 - FY 2026 - T21

The Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded the Ohio Department of Medicaid $168.767 million on October 1, 2025, under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) for the period ending September 30, 2026. The award funds CHIP entitlement services to provide health insurance coverage to uninsured, low-income children and, at state option, low-income pregnant women in Ohio. CHIP is a federal-state matching program designed to expand child health assistance and improve access to health care and quality of life for vulnerable children under 19 years of age. The Ohio Department of Medicaid administers the program statewide, performing eligibility determination, medical claims processing, and community outreach to promote healthcare enrollment and access. The department regularly issues sub-awards to county governments, children's services agencies, universities, and nonprofit organizations to facilitate delivery of local CHIP services. The award is an entitlement block grant assistance type with a place of performance in Ohio.