Ohio SB389 mandates insurance coverage for augmentative and alternative communication tools for individuals under 22.
Ohio SB389 requires health benefit plans to cover augmentative and alternative communication tools for individuals aged 22 and under. Coverage includes advanced access methods, specialized configuration, programming, and training. It also covers necessary repairs, maintenance, and replacements of damaged components. Temporary replacement tools are provided when a device is under repair. The bill specifies that coverage should not be conditional on usage-tracking data. It also excludes the need for coverage to be recommended or provided by specific health care providers.
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