From Cleveland.com – By Anna Staver –
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Allegations that Medicaid is losing billions of dollars to fraud have sent Ohio Republicans racing to overhaul the state’s home-care system before their summer break.
But as conservatives rush forward with a sweeping reform bill, critics are questioning whether lawmakers are moving too quickly to understand how the changes could harm elderly and disabled Ohioans who depend on this kind of care to live independently.
“No member really had a chance to look at the bill,” said Rep. Jason Stephens, a Lawrence County Republican and former House speaker. “I think we need to take a lot more time to discuss this. There is no way we can get anything done that’s worthwhile.”
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