HB438

Enact the FAMILY Act

Introduced·9/9/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB438, the FAMILY Act, regulates health insurance coverage for small employers and individuals.

Ohio HB438, the FAMILY Act, mandates that health insurers offer coverage for essential health benefits, including preventive care and emergency services. It prohibits insurers from imposing pre-existing condition exclusions beyond twelve months and restricts cost-sharing limits. The act also requires insurers to provide coverage for dependent children adopted by participants or beneficiaries. Insurers must offer coverage to all eligible employees without service waiting periods and provide special enrollment periods for late enrollees.

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Where it stands

Current
Insurance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 4, 2025

9:30 AM

House Insurance Brownlee, 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

Dec 18, 2024

1:00 PM

House Civil Justice Jarrells, 3rd Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony PV

History

Sep 15, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Insurance

Sep 9, 2025

House

Introduced