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OH SB243

Bill

Status

Engrossed

11/14/2018

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Dolan

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Origin

Senate

132nd General Assembly (2017-2018)

AI Summary

  • Amends section 5162.20 of the Ohio Revised Code to regulate Medicaid copayment requirements instituted by the Department of Medicaid
  • Prohibits cost-sharing requirements that disproportionately impact the ability of Medicaid recipients with chronic illnesses to obtain medically necessary services
  • Exempts Medicaid recipients with developmental disabilities or serious mental illness whose sole source of income is Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income from paying copayments
  • Prohibits Medicaid providers from refusing services to recipients unable to pay copayments, though providers may attempt collection and consider unpaid copayments as outstanding debt
  • Prohibits providers and drug manufacturers from paying copayments on behalf of recipients and generally prohibits waiving copayments, except hospitals may forgo collection after providing notice

Legislative Description

Regards Medicaid copayment requirements

Health and Human Services : Medicaid

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Government Accountability and Oversight

11/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Government Accountability and Oversight11/27/2018
Health, Human Services and Medicaid1/17/2018

Full Bill Text

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