Ohio HB449 modifies maternity care coverage and advanced practice registered nurse regulations.

Ohio HB449, the Better Access to Health Care Act, mandates that health insurance policies and public employee benefit plans offering maternity benefits must cover a minimum of 48 hours of inpatient care following a normal vaginal delivery and 96 hours following a cesarean delivery. It also covers follow-up care for the mother and newborn within 48 hours of discharge. The bill prohibits insurers and employers from penalizing providers for recommending such care and from incentivizing patients to decline it.

Ohio HB449 modifies maternity care coverage and advanced practice registered nurse regulations.

Ohio HB449, the Better Access to Health Care Act, mandates that health insurance policies and public employee benefit plans offering maternity benefits must cover a minimum of 48 hours of inpatient care following a normal vaginal delivery and 96 hours following a cesarean delivery. It also covers follow-up care for the mother and newborn within 48 hours of discharge. The bill prohibits insurers and employers from penalizing providers for recommending such care and from incentivizing patients to decline it.