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Loveland, Ohio – Mike Broadwater, the Superintendent of the Loveland City School District has released this video statement about the defeat yesterday of the operating levy.
You can communicate with Broadwater via email: broadwmi@lovelandschools.org
David Miller – Nov 9, 2022
![[Updated] 2022 Loveland Area Mid-Term Election Results](https://lovelandmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022-Mid-Term-Election-Results.png)
EDITOR’S NOTE: The totals for the Loveland School Levy have now been updated (11-10-2022) to reflect revised counts by the BOE’s.
Loveland, Ohio – Around midnight we made a preliminary election report because of delays in Hamilton County vote tabulations. Not all of their precincts had yet reported.
We can now bring you this updated tally.
This update does not reflect any change to the tally we reported last night for the Loveland City School District operating levy.
We publish our results as soon as the three counties Loveland is in, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren report their “Unofficial” counts and when 100% of precinct votes have been tabulated by each county BOE.
These new results are, as of 7:38 AM Wednesday, November 9.
The state-wide, and U.S. House and Senate tabulations are from the report of the Ohio Secretary of State.
The results below are the “Unofficial” count. There are still outstanding ballots left to be counted. Absentee ballots must be postmarked by the 7th and received by the BOE’s no later than November 18. Write-in votes are not counted on election night.
The Official Count occurs between 11 and 21 days after election day.
The election must be “certified” by November 29th and this will include all election-day ballots, on-time ballots not yet counted, and all valid provisional ballots.
Loveland, Ohio – We published our results as soon as the three counties Loveland is in, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren reported their “Unofficial” counts and when 100% of precinct votes had been tabulated by each county BOE.
These results are, as of 12:10 AM Wednesday, November 9.
The results below are the “Unofficial” count. There will still be outstanding ballots left to be counted. Absentee ballots must be postmarked by the 7th and received by the BOE’s no later than November 18.
The Official Count occurs between 11 and 21 days after election day.
The election must be “certified” by November 29th and this will include all election-day ballots, on-time ballots not yet counted, and all valid provisional ballots.
Once the federal government declares the end of the PHE, the eFMAP will go away and states will once again resume normal eligibility operations which will result in some Medicaid members being disenrolled from the program.
The Ohio Department of Medicaid has materials and templates on its website to help prepare Medicaid members for the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency and any actions they need to take. The toolkit is for anyone who interacts with Medicaid members, including health care providers, advocates, elected officials, community organizations, schools and others. It includes a flyers, social media and text messages, and more.
The materials and templates included below are the best way for you to help prepare Medicaid members for the end of the public health emergency (PHE) and any actions they need to take. Updated September 16, 2022.
In March 2020, the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) made a number of operational changes to its Medicaid program in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). This included taking advantage of the flexibilities offered to states such as increasing service limits for home- and community-based waiver services, expanding telehealth, and adding Health Care Isolation Centers (HCIC) as a nursing facility benefit to name just a few. Additionally, with the passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the federal government provided states with an enhanced federal matching rate (eFMAP) of 6.2%. In exchange, states were prohibited from disenrolling members from Medicaid, even if they were found to be ineligible. This was to ensure members did not lose vital healthcare coverage during the pandemic.
Once the federal government declares the end of the PHE, the eFMAP will go away and states will once again resume normal eligibility operations which will result in some Medicaid members being disenrolled from the program.
While some renewals can be completed without a need to contact the member, some renewals will require members to respond to mail from their County Department of Job and Family Services (CDJFS).
It is imperative that Medicaid members ensure their contact information is up to date, watch for mail from their CDJFS, and respond to requests for information. If members do not respond to renewal letters or requests for information, they run the risk of losing their healthcare coverage, even if they are still eligible.
The materials and templates included in this toolkit are the best way for you to help prepare Medicaid members for the end of the public health emergency (PHE) and any actions they need to take. If you prefer to create your own communications, use the following key messages to ensure the information you share is simple, direct, and accurate.
You will receive another Partner Packet with updated messaging and materials for continued outreach to Medicaid members after the PHE ends.
If they don’t already have one, Medicaid members are strongly encouraged to create an Ohio Benefits Self-Service Portal (SSP) account as soon as possible at https://ssp.benefits.ohio.gov. This is the most convenient way for Medicaid members to complete a renewal or report any changes to their information. Through their SSP account, members can also easily check the status of their benefits.
Update their contact information. Any time a Medicaid member’s information changes, they should let their County Department of Job and Family Services (CDJFS) know. Make sure the CDJFS has their current contact information. Contact information includes: name, residential address, mailing address (if different from home address), phone number, and email address.
Medicaid members can update their contact information by:
Calling 1-800-324-8680. Help is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ET.
Reporting changes online. Members with an existing Ohio Benefits Self-Service Portal (SSP) account can report changes online at https://ssp.benefits.ohio.gov. After logging in, they should click the Access my Benefits tile, then click Report a Change to my Case from the drop down and follow the prompts.
Contacting their County Department of Job and Family Services (CDJFS). Ohio Medicaid members can find their CDJFS by selecting their county from the dropdown at https://medicaid.ohio.gov/home/update-contact-info/select-county-dropdown.
Checking their mail. The CDJFS mails letters to members when it is time to renew or when Medicaid needs more information from them to continue their healthcare coverage. Members should watch for mail from their CDJFS.
Responding to requests for information. If members get a letter telling them it is time to renew, or that their CDJFS needs more information, they should be sure to respond. Their CDJFS needs to hear from them to review their Medicaid eligibility.
Other important messages:
In-person help is available to Medicaid members at their County Department of Job and Family Services (CDJFS). They can find their CDJFS by selecting their county from the dropdown at https://medicaid.ohio.gov/home/update-contact-info/select-county-dropdown.
If a Medicaid member has been notified they no longer qualify for Medicaid, they may be able to buy low-cost health coverage through the federally facilitated Marketplace at Healthcare.gov. If they need help understanding their options, trained, licensed healthcare Navigators are available at no cost to them. Contact Get Covered Ohio for free, unbiased assistance. Go to www.getcoveredohio.org or call 1-833-628-4467. Navigators can help in-person, online, or over the phone.
Medicaid members can ask to be represented by someone of their choosing to serve as their proxy in the application and renewal processes and decisions regarding their Medicaid coverage. These member-selected individuals serve as an “authorized representative” and must be age 18 or older and able to stand in their place. Members are asked to submit a written statement naming the authorized representative and the duties he or she may perform on the member’s behalf. The form to designate an authorized representative may be found on the Ohio Medicaid website. With this authorization, all notices and correspondence issued by Medicaid will be issued to both the member and the authorized representative.
Michele Dewald-Henn is a Loveland music teacher and needs your support! After a brain tumor removal surgery, Michele suffered a massive brain bleed, causing a stroke.
Although recovery is underway, there is a long road ahead for Michele and you can help if you attend this fundraiser or make a donation if you can’t.
For ticket information: ewall@northcollegehill.org or call 513-521-7171.
Event ticket includes lunch, 3 drink tickets, and live entertainment.
To make a donation with a credit or debit card call Cindy at 513-512-7252.
![[Music Video] 2022 Loveland Marching Band presents ‘Say something, I’m giving up on you.’](https://lovelandmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/loveland-hs-band-preview-night.jpg)
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – After the successful completion, in the hot August sun, of their grueling Summer Camp, the Loveland High School Marching Band and Colorguard performed in a “Preview Night” at Tiger Stadium last Friday.
Letting the music speak for itself here, this is just a sampling of what you can expect at the halftime of Tiger football games and at the Tiger Band’s performances during their competition season.
The Tiger Band and Colorguard will perform tonight in Tiger Stadium. Game time is 7 PM.
by Marcia Neumann
Marcia Neumann resides within the school district and the City of Loveland limits in Hamilton County.
Loveland, Ohio – Allison Spitzley, a junior at Loveland High School, is working on her Girl Scout Gold Award project, which is creating the annual program, Coats for Kids. The goal of this program, which is through the LIFE Food Pantry, is to provide children of LIFE clients with warm winter gear.
They are collecting donations of new or gently used coats, hats, mittens/gloves, scarves, socks, and winter boots for all ages (infant – adult).
For more information about this program, you can go to lifefoodpantry.org/coats-for-kids/.
There are three ways to donate to this program: purchasing items from the Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/216U8YQ2XE547?ref_=wl_share
Please note that the shipping option of Chris Spitzley/Coats for Kids needs to be selected; dropping items off at the LIFE Food Pantry, or there will be an item dropoff at Prince of Peace on November 5th from 10 AM until Noon.
Sponsorships are available. Donations can be made to LIFE Food Pantry please specify that it is for the Coats for Kids program. Businesses contributing to the banner will be thanked on LIFE’s website. Donations can be made to LIFE Food Pantry please specify that it is for the “Coats for Kids” program.
Today, approximately 10.5% of Loveland’s population is under the poverty line. Studies show nearly 60% of Americans will directly experience poverty at some point during their adulthood. That means that these families are having to make tough choices on which necessities are needed the most – rent, utilities, food, clothing. All kids should have a carefree childhood and not have to worry about how to stay warm during the winter. Giving a child a brand new winter gear instills confidence and improves their overall wellness to help them thrive and achieve their goals.
How to be part of the team:
If you are interested in joining the team to lead a collection in your neighborhood, please reach out to Allison at allison.spitzley@gmail.com.
When to donate:
Donations will be accepted at any time at LIFE Food Pantry and at other locations from October 16th through November 6th.
How to donate:
In October, items can be dropped off at the following locations:
• Loveland Music Academy
• Prince of Peace
• Epiphany United Methodist Church
• Congregation Beth Adam
• Loveland United Methodist
What to donate:
Visit our Amazon Wishlist here to purchase items online and click here to check out our tally of items collected !
Halloween is creeping up on us and the Candy Police will be ringing door bells soon!
Contact Lieutenant Mike Szpak at 513-707-6116 or mszpak@lovelandoh.gov if you live in Loveland or Hamilton Township and would like us to visit your child or adult with special needs!
The birthday of Darnell Parker, the beloved Loveland High School woman’s head basketball coach is coming up in November, and his friend and team photographer Gayle Rothmeeler wanted to do something special for him. Coach Parker died after a long struggle with cancer this past July.
This is the plan…
In honor of Darnell’s Birthday, she would like us to collectively play basketball for the 24 hours of his birthday. It will be broken down into 1-hour segments so that throughout the entire day of his birthday there is someone playing basketball to remember him. This will all take place on November 26.
1. BASKETBALL– for the 24 hours of his birthday on November 26, have people sign up for 1-hour increments to play basketball in his honor. You can shoot hoops in your backyard etc. This can be done on an individual basis, so his family and friends all over can participate. I set up a sign up genius for those that are willing to take an hour. During “your hour” I hope that you can take a picture and tag him on social media so we can all see everyone celebrating and playing basketball for him. Here is the link to sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b084ea8ad29a3fd0-birthday
2. Tee Shirts– I created a shirt with his favorite slogan “our way”. They are being sold for $10, with $5 being donated to the scholarship fund that Alexis and Madison, his daughters created. The deadline to order is November 1 so that they can be printed, shipped, and delivered in time to wear on his birthday. Here is the link for the tee shirt https://rpdiamond.com/products/ols/categories/team-darnell
3. DONATIONS– There is an additional option on the t-shirt link to donate to his scholarship fund. Again, $5 from each shirt will go there, but if you would like to donate additional money, that is an easy way to do so. The scholarship will support a Loveland High School student-athlete pursuing a college education who values giving back to their community and has a personal story with cancer.