Ohio Code 5160.47 – Membership in the public assistance reporting information system and other multistate cooperatives
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(A) The department of medicaid shall do both of the following:
Terms Used In Ohio Code 5160.47
- medical assistance recipient: includes an individual applying for a medical assistance program, a former medical assistance recipient, or both. See Ohio Code 5160.01
- state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59
- United States: includes all the states. See Ohio Code 1.59
(1) Enter into any necessary agreements with the United States department of health and human services and neighboring states to join and participate as an active member in the public assistance reporting information system;
(2) Explore joining other multistate cooperatives, such as the national accuracy clearinghouse, to identify individuals enrolled in public assistance programs outside of this state.
(B) The department may disclose information regarding a medical assistance recipient to the extent necessary to participate as an active member in the public assistance reporting information system or other multistate cooperative.