Healthcare (Long-Term Care)

in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 906: Establish the Healthy Aging Task Force

HB 906 creates the Healthy Aging Task Force to study how an aging population affects Ohio's health, economy, and infrastructure. The group will include elected officials, state agency directors, and representatives from diverse backgrounds such as caregivers, older adults, businesses, and rural communities. This unpaid panel will gather expert opinions and public input to develop recommendations for improving healthy aging outcomes across five key areas, including disease prevention, housing, and long-term care. The task force must submit its final report to state leaders by September of the current year before it dissolves.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a task force to study aging impacts and develop recommendations for improving healthy aging outcomes, indicating intent to strengthen healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Public Health Tags Seniors

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 822: Regards Medicaid personal needs allowance for certain individuals

To amend sections 173.541 and 5163.33 of the Revised Code regarding the Medicaid personal needs allowance for individuals eligible for the Medicaid-funded assisted living program and for residents of nursing homes and ICFs/IID.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill amends Medicaid personal needs allowances, expanding financial support and benefits for assisted living and nursing home residents.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care 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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passed · Ohio · Senate Sep 30, 2025

SR 194: In memory of Mary Rose Oakar.

This is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 194) adopted by the Ohio Senate on September 30, 2025, to honor Mary Rose Oakar, a former U.S. Representative from Ohio's 14th District and Ohio State Representative. The resolution recognizes her historic role as the first Democratic woman from Ohio, Arab-American woman, Syrian-American, and Lebanese-American elected to Congress, highlighting her work on women's issues, Social Security, elder care, and downtown Cleveland revitalization. It also notes her service on the Cleveland City Council, Ohio House of Representatives, State Board of Education, and her leadership in the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee. The resolution serves as a formal tribute to her legacy and is transmitted to her family.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill honors Mary Rose Oakar, recognizing her work on 'elder care,' which is a component of healthcare services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 154: Regards long-term care facility resident’s room monitoring

To amend sections 3721.60, 3721.61, 3721.62, 3721.63, 3721.65, and 3721.66 of the Revised Code to make changes regarding electronic monitoring of a resident's room in a long-term care facility.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill regulates electronic monitoring in long-term care facilities, which directly impacts health services and resident protection within the healthcare topic.80% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill makes changes to electronic monitoring in long-term care facilities, indicating regulation of technology use to protect resident privacy and digital rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Nov 5, 2025

SB 314: Enact the Ohio Dementia Care Training Act for Nurse Aides

SB 314 requires nurse aides working in Ohio long-term care facilities to complete specialized dementia care training. The bill mandates that this training cover recognizing dementia symptoms, communication strategies, and person-centered care techniques. This applies to all nurse aides employed in facilities providing dementia care services. The training requirement would be enforced under new sections added to Ohio's Revised Code.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationSB 314 mandates specialized dementia care training for nurse aides, directly requiring and therefore strengthening educational requirements and curriculum for a profession.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSB 314 mandates specialized dementia training for nurse aides, which directly improves health services and the quality of care for patients in long-term facilities.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 314 mandates specialized dementia care training for nurse aides, thereby strengthening employment standards and professional qualifications for workers in long-term care facilities.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates specialized dementia care training for nurse aides in long-term care facilities, indirectly improving healthcare quality for veterans residing in such facilities.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Nov 18, 2025

SB 319: Regards adult protective services provided by county JFS

SB 319 enacts a new section (5101.72) in Ohio's Revised Code that establishes requirements for county departments of job and family services (JFS) to provide adult protective services. This bill directly affects county JFS offices and vulnerable adults who may face abuse, neglect, or exploitation by mandating standardized procedures for service delivery. The new section specifies how investigations must be conducted, case management handled, and reports processed to ensure consistent protection. By creating this legal framework, the bill aims to improve accountability and uniformity in adult protective services across all Ohio counties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates new adult protective services for county JFS, requiring funding and impacting government spending and fiscal management at the county level.75% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill mandates investigations and reporting for abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults, which are often criminal acts, thereby supporting victim protection and potential justice.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes and standardizes adult protective services for vulnerable adults, strengthening their access to health and human services, long-term care, and mental health support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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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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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 530: Establish the Long-term Care Workforce Study Commission

HB 530 establishes the Long-term Care Workforce Study Commission to examine challenges in the long-term care sector. The commission will study issues like staffing shortages, training needs, and retention strategies affecting facilities and workers. This bill directly impacts long-term care providers and their employees by creating a formal process to assess workforce gaps and inform future policy decisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 530 establishes a commission to study long-term care workforce challenges, aiming to inform future policies that strengthen health services and support medical professionals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes a commission to study staffing, training, and retention strategies for the long-term care workforce, aiming to inform future policies that could improve worker conditions.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care Public Employees

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