Healthcare Policy
Ohio Healthcare Policy 2026
Medicaid expansion status, ACA coverage, uninsured rates, and how healthcare shapes the 2026 elections in Ohio.
Yes
Medicaid Expanded
6.5%
Uninsured Rate
330,000
ACA Marketplace Enrollees
Federal
Exchange Type
Key Healthcare Provisions
| Medicaid Expansion (ACA) | Yes |
| Reproductive Healthcare | Constitutionally protected (Issue 1, 2023) |
| Mental Health Parity | Moderate parity |
| Drug Pricing Policy | Drug pricing transparency efforts |
Healthcare System Overview
Ohio expanded Medicaid under Republican Gov. John Kasich in 2014, covering over 900,000 Ohioans. The expansion survived multiple Republican attempts to restrict it. Ohio has been severely impacted by the opioid crisis, driving mental health and addiction treatment investment.
2026 Political Impact
Ohio\'s opioid crisis drove bipartisan investment in healthcare. The 2023 abortion constitutional amendment (Issue 1) intersects with reproductive healthcare access. Healthcare is a top voter concern.