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

More than 1 million Ohioans are not receiving essential safety-net benefits like energy assistance and housing support, despite eligibility, according to an Urban Institute analysis. Programs such as the Low Income Energy Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families have low participation rates in Ohio, with barriers including funding shortages, administrative hurdles, and lack of awareness.