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Health and disabilities basics: Overview of health coverage, programs and services

The first in the Health Policy Institute of Ohio’s two-part analysis of health and disability.

In this installment, HPIO presents the current landscape of health coverage, programs and services for people with disabilities, including an overview of the state entities that provide, coordinate and/or fund public services.

The second brief will look at the challenges for people with disabilities in achieving optimal health and will examine current state and federal policies.

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Published On

March 25, 2014

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