ERIC WIN: Ohio Legislature Passes PSYPACT Legislation

Ohio lawmakers took ERIC’s recommendation to pass SB 2 out of the Senate and House chambers. The bill increases access to mental health providers in the state by entering the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.

Telehealth State Legislative Activity

On February 9, the Ohio Senate Judiciary passed SB 2 out of Committee. SB 2 allows the state of Ohio to enter the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, which will increase access to telehealth services for Ohioans.

ERIC Victory: Ohio Governor Signs Surprise Billing Legislation

On January 8, Governor DeWine signed HB 388 into law. The bill creates a reasonable, market-based benchmark in surprise billing situations, taking the patient out of the middle, and providing certainty to plans, plan sponsors, patients, and providers in the state.

ERIC Wins: Ohio Surprise Billing and Ohio PSYPACT Legislation

Today, ERIC is sending Governor DeWine a letter asking for his support and signature of the bill. We hope the Governor will sign the surprise billing initiative, as HB 388 will save money for Ohio businesses, and will ensure a much simpler, more straightforward, fair resolution to situations involving fully-insured plans.