Ohio SB220 establishes community paramedicine programs and mandates insurance coverage for services provided.

Ohio SB220 creates community paramedicine programs allowing EMTs to offer nonemergency medical services. These services include chronic disease management, health education, and medication compliance. The bill requires Medicaid and health benefit plans to cover these services if certain conditions are met. The programs operate under the direction of a medical director or advisory board, which sets protocols and training requirements.

Ohio SB220 establishes community paramedicine programs and mandates insurance coverage for services provided.

Ohio SB220 creates community paramedicine programs allowing EMTs to offer nonemergency medical services. These services include chronic disease management, health education, and medication compliance. The bill requires Medicaid and health benefit plans to cover these services if certain conditions are met. The programs operate under the direction of a medical director or advisory board, which sets protocols and training requirements.