Healthcare (Long-Term Care)

HB 956 requires certain Medicaid providers to prove they have specific liability insurance before offering transportation or in-home care services. Providers must submit annual proof of commercial automobile insurance for transportation services and maintain a liability policy covering at least $250,000 for bodily injury or death when delivering in-home care. The bill defines in-home care services broadly to include personal care, home health, and other Medicaid services provided in residential or community settings. This legislation directly affects individuals and organizations currently providing these services under the Medicaid program.

To amend section 3721.04 of the Revised Code to prohibit counting nurse and nurse aide nondirect care duties towards the direct care staffing hour requirements for nursing homes.