Healthcare (Medicaid)

in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 831: Require health plan issuers, Medicaid to cover PANDAS, PANS

To amend section 3902.50 and to enact sections 5.22108, 3902.65, and 5164.094 of the Revised Code to require health plan issuers and the Medicaid program to cover treatments and services related to Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health plans and Medicaid to cover PANDAS/PANS treatments, expanding access and strengthening healthcare coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 810: Enact the American Dream Act

To enact sections 113.65 and 5166.38 of the Revised Code to establish the American Dream Voluntary Transition Program as a component of the Medicaid program and to designate this act the American Dream Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid coverage by establishing a new voluntary transition program, directly advancing healthcare access.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill establishes a voluntary transition program for immigrants within Medicaid, providing health services and supporting immigrant integration.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid DACA & Dreamers

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 818: Regards insurance, Medicaid coverage of scalp cooling systems

To enact sections 1751.64, 3923.66, 3923.67, and 5164.11 of the Revised Code regarding insurance and Medicaid coverage of scalp cooling systems for individuals receiving cancer chemotherapy treatments.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance and Medicaid coverage for scalp cooling systems, expanding access to cancer treatment support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 387: Regards Medicaid managed care coverage of pharmacogenomic testing

This bill requires Medicaid managed care organizations to cover pharmacogenomic testing for Medicaid enrollees diagnosed with depression or anxiety when a prescriber is considering changes to their medication due to known gene-drug interactions. The testing must meet specific criteria, including Medicare coverage under a local determination, and managed care plans can only impose prior authorization if they provide a clear, timely process requiring minimal documentation. The bill also establishes enforcement measures, including fines and potential contract termination, for organizations that fail to comply with these coverage requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates Medicaid coverage for pharmacogenomic testing for depression/anxiety patients, expanding access to mental health diagnostics and improving treatment outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Mental Health

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 767: Enact Menopause, Perimenopause, and Hormone Therapy Coverage Act

To enact sections 3902.65 and 5164.081 of the Revised Code to require insurance and Medicaid coverage of the diagnosis and treatment of menopause, perimenopause, and menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms and to name this act the Ohio Menopause, Perimenopause, and Hormone Therapy Coverage Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance and Medicaid coverage for menopause and hormone therapy diagnosis and treatment, expanding healthcare access and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 795: Enact SHIELD Act

To enact sections 5164.40, 5164.401, 5164.402, 5164.403, 5164.404, 5164.405, and 5164.406 of the Revised Code to require the Department of Medicaid to establish electronic verification systems that promote program integrity for certain components of the Medicaid program and to name this act the Safeguarding Healthcare Integrity through Electronic Location Data (SHIELD) Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes electronic verification systems to promote Medicaid program integrity, protecting healthcare resources and ensuring proper use of funds.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes electronic verification systems for Medicaid program integrity, advancing technology use in healthcare administration and data security.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 390: Revise law governing nursing facilities in the Medicaid program

To amend sections 5165.06, 5165.151, 5165.158, 5165.19, 5165.26, and 5165.36 and to enact section 5165.061 of the Revised Code to make various changes to the law governing nursing facilities in the Medicaid program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill amends nursing facility laws under Medicaid, likely improving standards and protections for healthcare services for vulnerable populations75% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 750: Regards PACE program site expansion

This bill establishes a formal process for expanding the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to new areas in the state that currently lack PACE services. It requires the Department of Aging to issue a request for proposals from interested entities, with submissions due within 90 days of the announcement. To qualify, applicants must submit a feasibility study, hold valid provider agreements, meet federal requirements, demonstrate experience serving frail older adults, and have or plan to have a suitable facility in their proposed service area. The Department will review proposals and select qualified entities, which can then apply to federal authorities for approval to begin services within two years. The bill also allows the Department to expand the program through other methods if needed and sets uniform rates for new PACE organizations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands PACE program access to elderly, improving healthcare service availability and coverage for frail older adults.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 675: Enact the Healthier Rural Hospitals Act

To establish a temporary program for hospital payments made by Medicaid managed care organizations and to name this act the Healthier Rural Hospitals Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates temporary Medicaid payment program for rural hospitals, directly funding healthcare delivery in underserved areas per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 26, 2025

HB 193: Regards Ohio ABLE accounts

HB 193 establishes Ohio's ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) account program, allowing individuals with disabilities to save money in tax-advantaged accounts without losing eligibility for means-tested public assistance programs like SSI or Medicaid. The bill directs the Ohio Treasurer to administer the program, including setting up accounts, collecting fees, and ensuring federal tax benefits, while requiring accounts to be used only for qualified disability expenses. Crucially, it specifies that funds in these accounts - along with contributions and distributions - are disregarded when determining eligibility for state-funded assistance programs, directly protecting beneficiaries' access to support. The program applies to Ohio residents with disabilities who meet federal eligibility criteria for ABLE accounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill establishes tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities, providing a form of tax relief and managing funds for essential disability expenses.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 193 protects Medicaid eligibility for individuals with disabilities, ensuring continued access to health coverage and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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