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Ohio governor outlines plan for new Medicaid money
September 02, 2010 17:46 EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Gov. Ted Strickland has outlined how he will spend some of the $519 million that Ohio is getting in new federal Medicaid money, giving $150 million to hospitals to help offset state fees and designating $33 million to preserve jobs in the mental health system.

Strickland also said Thursday that $13 million will go toward a program that offers drug assistance to Ohioans living with HIV or AIDS.

The money became available after Congress agreed in August to continue paying a higher share of the Medicaid program for the poor and disabled. The increased aid had been set to expire at the end of 2010 but will now continue through June 30, 2011.

Strickland said he's holding off deciding how to spend about $235 million until he gets comments from state lawmakers and health care providers.

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TONIGHT:  More clouds, showers and a few t-storms after midnight.  Low 68.

FRIDAY:  Sct showers/few t-showers thru early PM, then partly sunny & breezy.  High 81.

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