To amend sections 3701.021, 3701.023, 3701.025, 3701.027, and 3701.029 and to repeal section 3701.024 of the Revised Code to eliminate county contributions to the Program for Medically Handicapped Children and to make an appropriation.
This bill directs the Ohio Department of Health to conduct a one-year study on cholestatic liver disorders among women aged 35 to 45 who are enrolled in the state's Medicaid program. The study will gather data on participant demographics, existing health risks, and reasons why some high-risk individuals avoid necessary medical referrals or treatment. Upon completion, the department must produce a report with recommendations to improve public awareness and increase access to screenings and genetic testing. The report will also analyze funding strategies and suggest ways to create partnerships between public and private sectors to support future research. All information collected during the study will be protected according to state and federal privacy laws.
To enact section 5164.97 of the Revised Code regarding Medicaid coverage for treatment in place services provided by EMS organizations, and to make an appropriation.
To enact sections 3902.65 and 5164.18 of the Revised Code to prohibit a health benefit plan and the Medicaid program from denying a claim for dental services on the basis of the age of the patient.
To enact sections 3902.65 and 5164.11 of the Revised Code to require health benefit plans and the Medicaid program to cover annual mental health well checks.
To amend sections 5162.20 and 5167.12 and to enact sections 3902.65 and 5164.094 of the Revised Code to require health benefit plans and the Medicaid Program to cover epinephrine and glucagon for individuals eighteen years of age and younger and to cap cost sharing for epinephrine and glucagon in any form.
To enact sections 3902.65 and 5164.081 of the Revised Code to require insurance and Medicaid coverage of colorectal cancer screenings for individuals age 21 and older.
To enact section 5166.38 of the Revised Code to establish an orientation program for individuals newly enrolled in the Medicaid program and to designate this act the Medicaid Bridge to Independence Act.
HB 956 requires certain Medicaid providers to prove they have specific liability insurance before offering transportation or in-home care services. Providers must submit annual proof of commercial automobile insurance for transportation services and maintain a liability policy covering at least $250,000 for bodily injury or death when delivering in-home care. The bill defines in-home care services broadly to include personal care, home health, and other Medicaid services provided in residential or community settings. This legislation directly affects individuals and organizations currently providing these services under the Medicaid program.
This bill allows hospice care providers to enter into agreements with facilities that house terminally ill homeless individuals, enabling the delivery of specialized end-of-life services. To qualify for this partnership, the facility must ensure that all residents have a life expectancy of six months or less, lack family support or financial means for care, and do not currently receive payment from residents or federal programs like Medicaid or Medicare. Additionally, the law permits these facilities to assist residents with taking non-injectable medications under specific medical supervision and requires strict adherence to state and federal health and safety standards.
