Ohio 2023-2024 Regular Session

Ohio House Bill HB382

Introduced

1/18/24

Report Pass

11/26/24

Engrossed

12/4/24

Caption

Regards prescription drug readers for visually impaired patients

Impact

The impact of HB 382 is primarily on healthcare plans and pharmacies across Ohio. By requiring health benefit plans to cover prescription readers, the bill seeks to create more equitable access to important medication information for visually impaired patients. This change not only aligns with state laws aimed at supporting people with disabilities but also underscores the importance of accessible healthcare solutions. The Medicaid program is also affected as it will now include coverage for these prescription readers, thereby promoting accessibility for low-income individuals who rely on Medicaid for health services.

Summary

House Bill 382 aims to enhance the accessibility of prescription medications for visually impaired patients in Ohio by mandating the availability of prescription drug readers. This legislation amends existing laws related to prescription drug services and establishes provisions that require licensed terminal distributors of dangerous drugs to inform customers about the availability of these readers when prescriptions are filled. The bill includes language that defines 'prescription readers' as devices that audibly convey required information about a drug label, including cautions and details on drug interactions, ensuring it is accessible for those who cannot read standard labels.

Contention

Potential areas of contention surrounding HB 382 may arise from the financial implications it imposes on pharmacies and health insurers regarding the additional coverage they must provide. There may also be logistical challenges in implementing the requirements of informing customers about the availability of prescription readers during transactions, especially for mail-order prescriptions. Stakeholders in the pharmacy and insurance industries might express concerns over the added administrative burdens and costs involved in compliance with this legislation, which could lead to debates during discussions about resource allocation within healthcare systems.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OH HB374

Regards prescription drug readers for visually impaired patients

OH SF2266

Pharmacist dispensing of prescriptions using an audible container or braille container label for patients who are visually impaired or blind requirement

OH HF2430

Pharmacists required to dispense prescription using an audible container label or braille container label for patients who are visually impaired or blind.

OH HB275

Regards patient prescription reports, opioids, medical marijuana

OH HB06870

An Act Addressing Patients' Prescription Drug Costs.

OH SB940

State Board of Pharmacy - Accessible Prescription Labels, Bag Tags, and Medical Guides for Blind, Visually Impaired, and Print Disabled Individuals - Regulations

OH HB456

State Board of Pharmacy - Accessible Prescription Labels, Bag Tags, and Medical Guides for Blind, Visually Impaired, and Print Disabled Individuals - Regulations

OH HB05307

An Act Concerning The Filling Of Prescriptions For Antiepileptic Drugs.

OH AB1902

Prescription drug labels: accessibility.

OH AB458

Importation of prescription drugs.

Similar Bills

CA AB2863

Health care coverage: prescriptions.

CA AB852

Health care practitioners: electronic prescriptions.

IA SF383

A bill for an act relating to pharmacy benefits managers, pharmacies, prescription drugs, and pharmacy services administrative organizations, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1074.) Effective date: 07/01/2025. Applicability date: 07/01/2025.