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OH HB564
Bill
Status
11/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dontavius Jarrells
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AI Summary
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Requires health insurance plans in Ohio to cover prosthetic and orthotic devices at minimum levels equal to federal Medicare coverage standards, including purchase, fitting, adjustment, repair, and replacement of devices
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Coverage must include devices enabling daily living activities, job-related functions, physical activities (running, biking, swimming, strength training), and bathing, with all necessary materials, components, and user instruction
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Prohibits insurers from denying coverage based on a person's actual or perceived disability, and requires cost-sharing terms no more restrictive than those for inpatient physician and surgical services
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Mandates health plans include at least two in-network prosthetic/orthotic providers in Ohio, with full reimbursement for out-of-network providers when in-network care is unavailable
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Takes effect January 1, 2027, and requires annual insurer reporting to the Superintendent of Insurance on claims data, with reports submitted to legislative committees
Legislative Description
Require health insurance coverage of orthotic, prosthetic devices
Health and Human Services : Health Care
Last Action
Referred to committee: Insurance
11/5/2025