Ohio Working-Class Healthcare Access Expansion Act
Summary
The Ohio Working-Class Healthcare Access Expansion Act seeks to improve affordable healthcare access for working-class families by increasing funding for community health centers and supporting union-negotiated health benefits.
Full text
This bill aims to enhance access to affordable healthcare for working-class families in Ohio by increasing funding for community health centers and supporting union-negotiated health benefits. Specifically, it allocates an additional $10 million in state funding to community health centers, ensuring they can expand services and reduce wait times for patients. Furthermore, the bill encourages collective bargaining agreements that prioritize comprehensive health benefits for union members, fostering a healthier workforce and promoting economic stability within our communities.
Sponsor
Shane EmersonDemocratic Party
Cosponsors
- Askari PierreDemocratic Party
- Kendra RosarioDemocratic Party