More than 1 million Ohioans aren’t getting essential safety-net benefits, analysis shows

By: Marty Schladen

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 660

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Body Text Preview

More than 1 million Ohioans are not getting essential safety-net benefits for which they’re eligible, according to a new analysis by the Urban Institute. In many cases, just a fraction of low-income families are getting help with things such as energy assistance.

As electricity and grocery bills continue to spike, low-income families’ need for such benefits seems likely to intensify. But why they might be eligible and still not get them isn’t as straightforward.

“Eligibility …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us