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The Certain Reasons Bill
Ohio bill stops insurers from denying claims for certain reasons
Prohibit denial of health insurance claim for certain factors
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, Ohio insurers could not refuse a health claim because of the listed factors, so patients keep their coverage.
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The bill would make sure people aren’t turned away when they need medical care, protecting them from unfair insurance rules while the bill is still being debated.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Prohibits health insurers from reducing or denying a claim based on certain factors.
- Amends Ohio Revised Code sections 1753.28 and 3923.65 and adds sections 1753.29 and 3923.66.
- Sponsored by Sen. Susan Manchester (R).
- Referred to the Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology committee.
- Currently introduced and not yet passed.
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