Consumer and payer education on mental health and addiction services insurance parity; hotline

November 25, 2025 House Bill 434 - 136th General Assembly The director of behavioral health shall consult with the superintendent of insurance as required by section 3901.90 of the Revised Code to develop consumer and payer education on behavioral health insurance parity and establish and promote a consumer hotline to collect information and help consumers understand and access their insurance benefits. The department of behavioral health and the department of insurance shall jointly report annually on the departments' efforts, which shall include information on consumer and payer outreach activities and identification of trends and barriers to access and coverage in this state. The departments shall submit the report to the general assembly and the governor not later than the thirtieth day of January of each year.