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OH SB387

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Louis Blessing

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires Ohio Medicaid managed care organizations to cover pharmacogenomic testing (genetic testing to evaluate how a patient's genetics affect drug efficacy, safety, or toxicity) when deemed medically necessary for enrollees diagnosed with depression or anxiety.

  • Testing qualifies as medically necessary when ordered by a treating prescriber who is considering a medication change, dose adjustment, or augmentation for drugs with known gene-drug interactions, and the test is covered under Medicare's local coverage determination.

  • Permits managed care organizations to impose prior authorization requirements, but mandates a clear pathway to coverage, minimum documentation requirements, and a 30-day authorization window following specimen collection.

  • Authorizes the Department of Medicaid to fine noncompliant managed care organizations up to $10,000 per violation plus $1,000 per day for ongoing noncompliance, and may require corrective action plans within 30 days, withhold payments, reduce capitation rates, or terminate contracts.

  • Requires the Department of Medicaid to establish a reporting process for enrollees, prescribers, and laboratories to report instances of noncompliance, separate from existing grievance procedures.

Legislative Description

Regards Medicaid managed care coverage of pharmacogenomic testing

Health and Human Services : Medicaid

Last Action

Referred to committee: Medicaid

3/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Medicaid3/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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