Healthcare (Medicaid)

passed · Ohio · House Jun 25, 2025

HB 141: Regards prescribed pediatric extended care centers

To enact sections 3724.01, 3724.02, 3724.03, 3724.04, 3724.05, 3724.06, 3724.07, 3724.08, 3724.09, 3724.99, 5164.27, and 5166.111 of the Revised Code regarding prescribed pediatric extended care centers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enacts sections regarding prescribed pediatric extended care centers, directly supporting specialized health services for children and involving Health and Human Services and Medicaid.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Jun 18, 2025

SB 222: Require audit, action plan-Aged, Blind, Disabled Medicaid group

SB 222 requires the state to conduct a comprehensive audit of the Medicaid eligibility process for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled group. It mandates that the state develop a corrective action plan to address any identified issues found during the audit. The bill also includes funding (an appropriation) to cover the costs of the audit and implementation of the action plan. This directly affects how Medicaid eligibility is processed for this specific group of beneficiaries.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill includes an appropriation to fund an audit and action plan, directly affecting state budgets and government spending for fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates audit & action plan for Medicaid eligibility (Aged, Blind, Disabled) with funding, aiming to improve access & administration of healthcare services for a vulnerable group.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransSB 222 improves Medicaid eligibility processes for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled group. Many veterans fall into this group, so improving access to Medicaid indirectly supports their healthcare and benefits.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Long-Term Care Medicaid

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passed · Ohio · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 220: Regards health insurance, Medicaid prior authorization

To amend sections 1751.72, 3923.041, and 5160.34 of the Revised Code regarding health insurance and Medicaid program prior authorization requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill amends health insurance and Medicaid prior authorization requirements, a common legislative effort to improve patient access and streamline healthcare processes.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Apr 2, 2025

SB 166: Prohibit health insurance, Medicaid electronic claim fees

To amend sections 3901.382 and 5164.46 of the Revised Code to prohibit fees for electronic claims submission by health insurer and the Medicaid program.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill prohibits the Medicaid program from collecting electronic claim fees, which would reduce a potential revenue stream for the state budget.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits electronic claims fees, reducing administrative burden/costs for health insurers & Medicaid, strengthening the healthcare system.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill prohibits fees for electronic claims submission, which encourages the adoption and use of digital processes and technology in healthcare administration.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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passed both · Ohio · Senate May 14, 2025

SCR 5: Urge Presidential support for Medicaid work requirements

To urge the President of the United States to support the Ohio Department of Medicaid's request to implement work requirements for certain Medicaid recipients.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill urges Medicaid work requirements, which are typically implemented to reduce government spending and promote fiscal responsibility within the state budget.88% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill urges support for Medicaid work requirements, which would likely restrict health coverage and limit access for certain recipients, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill supports implementing work requirements for Medicaid, which restricts access to benefits based on employment status, thus limiting benefits for certain recipients.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · House May 14, 2025

HB 271: Enact Breast Examination and Screening Transformation (BEST) Act

To amend sections 1751.62, 3923.52, 3923.53, 5162.20, and 5164.08 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing insurance and Medicaid coverage of breast cancer screenings and examinations and to name this act the Breast Examination and Screening Transformation Act, or BEST Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRevising Medicaid coverage for breast cancer screenings directly impacts state appropriations and government spending on healthcare.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill revises laws governing insurance and Medicaid coverage for breast cancer screenings, directly expanding health services and coverage within healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 22, 2025

SB 296: Regards Medicaid personal needs allowance for certain persons

To amend section 5163.33 of the Revised Code to declare the General Assembly's intent to increase the Medicaid personal needs allowance for residents of nursing homes and ICFs/IID.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill's intent to increase the Medicaid personal needs allowance implies increased government spending, directly affecting the state budget for a public service.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill intends to increase the Medicaid personal needs allowance for residents of nursing homes and ICFs/IID, strengthening support for healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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passed · Ohio · House May 14, 2025

HB 130: Regards Medicaid Estate Recovery Program notification requirement

HB 130 enacts section 5162.213 of the Revised Code. This new section establishes specific notification requirements for the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program. The bill directly affects individuals who are part of this program and their families by mandating changes to how they are informed about potential estate recovery. The provided abstract does not detail the exact nature of these new notification requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes specific notification requirements for Medicaid Estate Recovery, improving transparency and information for individuals and families involved in a healthcare program.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid Substance Abuse

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 410: Prohibit Medicaid funds for certain abortion providers

HB 410 prohibits Medicaid from paying for abortion services provided by specific abortion clinics or providers. This bill directly affects low-income Medicaid recipients who seek abortions at those designated facilities and the providers who would lose Medicaid reimbursement for such services. The key provision, added as section 5162.09 of the Revised Code, bans Medicaid funds from being paid to providers meeting certain criteria. As a result, abortions performed at these providers would no longer be covered by Medicaid, requiring patients to pay the full cost out-of-pocket or seek care elsewhere.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill directly restricts government spending by prohibiting Medicaid funds for certain abortion services and providers, limiting fiscal management.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareHB 410 restricts health coverage and limits patient access to specific abortion services for low-income Medicaid recipients by prohibiting Medicaid funds for certain providers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Nov 5, 2025

SB 313: 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 ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill mandates Medicaid coverage for scalp cooling systems, which would increase state government spending on healthcare within the budget.80% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands insurance and Medicaid coverage for scalp cooling systems, directly improving access to a health service for cancer patients.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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