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OH SB243
Bill
Status
Engrossed
11/14/2018
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Dolan
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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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