Ohio HB 861 bans health plans and Medicaid from denying dental claims based on patient age

Original title: Prohibit health plan, Medicaid denying dental claim based on age

Last action · May 13, 2026: Referred to InsuranceSponsors: Daniel P. Troy and 15 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio House Bill 861 prohibits health insurance benefit plans and the state from denying reimbursement claims for dental services solely because of the patient's age.

Why it matters

Patients of all ages who previously faced insurance denials for specific dental procedures solely due to age thresholds will now have claims evaluated without regard to age limitations.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Health benefit plan recipients

Directly affected

Medicaid recipients

Patients receiving dental services through the Medicaid program are protected from having their reimbursement claims denied solely on the basis of age.

Directly affected

Department of Medicaid

The department is prohibited from denying claims for dental services provided under the Medicaid program on the sole basis of the recipient's age.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill apply to private health insurance plans?

Yes, s are prohibited from denying dental reimbursement claims based solely on the recipient's age.

Can the Medicaid program still deny a dental claim because of a patient's age?

No, the Department of Medicaid is explicitly barred from denying claims for dental services provided under the on the sole basis of the recipient's age.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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May 13, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to Insurance
May 12, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced

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