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OH HB580
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/23/2020
Primary Sponsor
Beth Liston
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AI Summary
- Amends Ohio Revised Code section 3902.30 to require health plan issuers to cover telemedicine services during states of emergency declared by the Ohio governor or U.S. president
- During an emergency, health plans must cover any health care service provided via telemedicine if the service is covered and the provider determines it is in the public interest
- Emergency telemedicine services must be reimbursed at the same rate and manner as in-person health care services
- Applies to all health benefit plans issued, offered, or renewed on or after January 1, 2021
- Declares the act an emergency measure effective immediately to prevent COVID-19 transmission while maintaining access to health care services
Legislative Description
Require health plan issuers cover telemedicine in emergency
Health and Human Services : Health Care
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Insurance
5/5/2020
Committee Referrals
Insurance5/5/2020
Full Bill Text
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