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OH HB79

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/22/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Eklund

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Origin

House of Representatives

129th General Assembly (2011-2012)

AI Summary

  • Enacts section 3901.87 of the Revised Code to prohibit qualified health plans from providing coverage for nontherapeutic abortions
  • Applies to qualified health plans offered in Ohio through exchanges created under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
  • Defines "nontherapeutic abortion" by reference to section 124.85 of the Revised Code
  • Allows Ohio to opt out of permitting qualified health plans that cover nontherapeutic abortions to participate in state exchanges, as permitted under federal law

Legislative Description

To prohibit qualified health plans from providing coverage for certain abortions.

Qualified health plans-prohibit from covering certain abortions

Last Action

Effective Date

3/22/2012

Full Bill Text

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