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.
To amend sections 5126.15, 5180.31, and 5180.32 and to enact section 5126.16 of the Revised Code to require county boards of developmental disabilities to provide early intervention services to eligible children.
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.
This bill amends state laws to clarify the definitions and operational requirements for residential facilities licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health. It establishes specific categories for these homes based on the number of residents and the type of care provided, while explicitly excluding hospitals, nursing homes, and other specialized facilities from this regulation. The legislation also details the permitted roles of staff, such as assisting with medication administration and daily living tasks, and outlines the application and inspection processes for obtaining a license. Ultimately, the bill aims to standardize how these facilities are defined and overseen to ensure consistent care standards for adults and children with mental health needs.
This bill establishes the Ohio Mental Health Systems Coordination and Crisis Prevention Commission to study gaps in mental health care and service coordination across the state. The commission will investigate issues such as fragmented services, failures in information sharing between agencies, and missed opportunities for early intervention in mental health crises. It will also review workforce needs, analyze past cases where vulnerable individuals were unprotected, and develop recommendations for improved crisis prevention protocols and real-time data sharing systems. The commission consists of twenty members appointed by legislative leaders and various stakeholders, including representatives from law enforcement, family advocacy groups, and behavioral health providers. Once established, the commission is required to hold multiple meetings before submitting a report with its findings and policy recommendations to the state.
To amend section 149.43 of the Revised Code to protect from release under Ohio Public Records Law the residential and familial information of mental health professionals and social workers.
This bill requires Medicaid managed care organizations to cover pharmacogenomic testing for Medicaid enrollees diagnosed with depression or anxiety when a prescriber is considering changes to their medication due to known gene-drug interactions. The testing must meet specific criteria, including Medicare coverage under a local determination, and managed care plans can only impose prior authorization if they provide a clear, timely process requiring minimal documentation. The bill also establishes enforcement measures, including fines and potential contract termination, for organizations that fail to comply with these coverage requirements.
This bill requires health benefit plans to cover annual behavioral health well checks for both children and adults. The well checks must include a review of medical history, risk assessment, validated screening tools, lifestyle education, and referrals to ongoing services. Coverage cannot have prior authorization requirements, and plans cannot charge cost-sharing fees except when required to maintain eligibility for health savings accounts. The bill also ensures that reimbursement rates for behavioral health professionals are comparable to those for other medical care and allows these checks to be provided in primary care or behavioral health settings.
This bill creates a new specialty license plate design featuring the "Land of U.S. Grant" designation for Ohio vehicle registrants. The revenue generated from sales of these plates will be collected by the state motor vehicle registrar and distributed to various charitable organizations and educational institutions. Funds will support specific causes including cancer research and patient assistance, scholarships for students, youth development programs, and mental health services. The bill establishes clear guidelines for how each recipient organization must use the allocated money for designated purposes.
To enact sections 3702.41, 3902.65, and 5119.172 of the Revised Code regarding behavioral health screenings in the perinatal period and to make an appropriation.
