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SB 389·OH·senate

Regards augmentative, alternative comm. tool insurance coverage

In CommitteeFiled Mar 23, 2026
Sponsor: Casey Weinstein
Latest Action

Refer to Committee

Mar 25, 2026

Summary

The bill mandates that health benefit plans pay for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools for covered individuals 22 years old or younger when prescribed by qualified professionals. It sets cost limits, replacement rules, and service coverage, and it bars insurers from using usage‑tracking requirements. The goal is to ensure young people with severe communication disabilities can obtain and keep the technology they need.

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