Ohio Revised Code Title LI. Public Welfare § 5162.24

(A) As used in this section, “third party” has the same meaning as in section 5160.35 of the Revised Code.

(B) In addition to the authority granted under section 5160.38 of the Revised Code, the department of medicaid may, to the extent necessary to reimburse its costs, garnish the wages, salary, or other employment income of, and withhold amounts from state tax refunds to, any person to whom both of the following apply:

(C) Claims for current and past due child support shall take priority over claims under division (B) of this section.