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HB 709·OH·house

Require private insurers cover telehealth mental health services

In CommitteeFiled Feb 24, 2026
Sponsor: Karen Brownlee (D)
Latest Action

Refer to Committee

Feb 25, 2026

Summary

The bill mandates that private health plans cover video‑based mental health visits just like office visits. It bars insurers from charging higher copays, adding extra limits, or denying coverage solely because the service is remote. The goal is to improve access to mental health care.

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