S.C.R. No. 24 Summary

• Urges Ohio's Congressional delegation to oppose new Medicaid mandates on states unless the federal government fully covers all costs of adding new mandatory enrollment groups.

• Calls for equal distribution of federal Medicaid resources among all states and opposes enhanced assistance rates that favor particular states over others.

• Rejects any federal health care legislation that allows public funding for abortion or requires private insurers to offer health plans with abortion coverage.

• Cites Ohio's estimated cost of $349 million for calendar years 2017-2019 under the Senate's proposal for new mandatory Medicaid eligibility groups, noting the state's budget constraints.

• Directs the Senate Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to Ohio's Congressional delegation, U.S. House and Senate leadership, and Ohio news media.