Healthcare (Insurance)

in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 5, 2025

SB 129: Authorize tax credit for employer group health plan premiums

To amend sections 5725.98, 5726.98, 5729.98, 5747.98, and 5751.98 and to enact sections 5725.39, 5726.62, 5727.242, 5727.301, 5729.22, 5736.51, 5747.74, and 5751.56 of the Revised Code to authorize a refundable tax credit for a portion of employer group health plan premiums.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a refundable tax credit, which reduces state tax revenue and thereby limits the state's fiscal resources and budget.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill authorizes a tax credit for employer group health plan premiums, incentivizing employers to provide health insurance and thereby expanding health coverage.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill authorizes a tax credit for employer group health plan premiums, incentivizing employers to provide or maintain health insurance, thereby expanding worker benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Insurance

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 438: Enact the FAMILY Act

To amend sections 1731.04, 1751.01, 1751.06, 1751.12, 1751.18, 1751.58, 1751.69, 3902.50, 3922.01, 3923.57, 3923.571, 3923.85, 3924.01, 3924.02, 3924.03, 3924.033, 3924.51, and 4125.041 and to enact sections 3902.55, 3902.56, 3902.57, and 3902.58 of the Revised Code regarding health insurance premiums and benefits and to name this act the Fair Access to Medical Insurance for Local Youth and Families (FAMILY) Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill, named the "Fair Access to Medical Insurance for Local Youth and Families (FAMILY) Act," explicitly addresses health insurance premiums and benefits, indicating an intent to improve access.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill focuses on health insurance premiums and benefits, which are a form of worker benefit. Expanding or improving access to these benefits supports the Labor & Employment topic.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 78: Establish and operate the Ohio Health Care Plan

To amend section 109.02 and to enact sections 3920.01, 3920.02, 3920.03, 3920.04, 3920.05, 3920.06, 3920.07, 3920.08, 3920.09, 3920.10, 3920.11, 3920.12, 3920.13, 3920.14, 3920.15, 3920.21, 3920.22, 3920.23, 3920.24, 3920.25, 3920.26, 3920.27, 3920.28, 3920.31, 3920.32, and 3920.33 of the Revised Code to establish and operate the Ohio Health Care Plan to provide universal health care coverage to all Ohio residents.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill establishes and operates a universal health care plan, which inherently requires significant government spending, funding, and fiscal management, thus increasing funding for a public service.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill SB 78 aims to 'establish and operate the Ohio Health Care Plan to provide universal health care coverage to all Ohio residents,' directly expanding health coverage and patient access.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill aims to provide universal health care coverage to 'all Ohio residents,' which would include immigrants, thus providing a key service to them.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill establishes universal health care coverage for all Ohio residents, which expands a critical benefit (health care) to all workers, ensuring access regardless of employment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 26, 2025

HB 192: Enact the Community Pharmacy Protection Act

To amend section 3902.50 and to enact sections 3902.75, 3902.76, and 3959.151 of the Revised Code to limit insurer accreditation requirements for pharmacies, to implement drug cost reporting requirements for pharmacy benefit managers, and to name this act the Community Pharmacy Protection Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill limits insurer accreditation for pharmacies and implements drug cost reporting for PBMs, aiming to protect community pharmacies and improve drug cost transparency.88% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Ohio · House Nov 19, 2025

HB 589: Regards contracts between health insurers, health care providers

To amend sections 3963.01 and 3963.04 of the Revised Code regarding material amendments to contracts between health insurers and health care providers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill amends regulations for contracts between health insurers and providers, which typically aims to strengthen the operational framework of healthcare services.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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