5111.09 Annual report.

OHIO STATUTES AND CODES

On or before the first day of January of each year, the department of job and family services shall submit to the speaker and minority leader of the house of representatives and the president and minority leader of the senate, and shall make available to the public, a report on the effectiveness of the Ohio works first program established under Chapter 5107. of the Revised Code and the medical assistance program established under this chapter in meeting the health care needs of low-income pregnant women, infants, and children. The report shall include: the estimated number of persons eligible for health care services to pregnant women, infants, and children under the programs; the actual number of eligible persons served; the number of prenatal, postpartum, and child health visits; a report on birth outcomes, including a comparison of low-birthweight births and infant mortality rates of program participants with the general female child-bearing and infant population in this state; and a comparison of the prenatal, delivery, and child health costs of the programs with such costs of similar programs in other states, where available.

Effective Date: 07-01-2000