俄亥俄州法案将要求保险公司为多达250 000名居民支付所需的假肢和矫形费用。 Ohio bill would require insurers to cover needed prosthetics and orthotics for up to 250,000 residents.

由Dontavius Jarrells和Jean Schmidt代表领导的两党俄亥俄州法案旨在要求私人保险公司支付必要的假肢和矫形术医疗费用,使多达250 000名肢体丧失或行动困难的居民有更多机会获得保险。 A bipartisan Ohio bill led by Representatives Dontavius Jarrells and Jean Schmidt aims to require private insurers to cover medically necessary prosthetics and orthotics, improving access for up to 250,000 residents with limb loss or mobility challenges. 在大约十几个州的类似法律的启发下,该立法力求在不强加费用上限或改变替代规则的情况下,消除获得高质量、有利于活动的设备的财政障碍。 Inspired by similar laws in about a dozen states, the legislation seeks to eliminate financial barriers to high-quality, activity-friendly devices without imposing cost caps or changing replacement rules. 支持者说,这将促进流动性、独立性和心理健康,预期保险费用不会显著增加。 Supporters say it will boost mobility, independence, and mental health, with no significant expected increase in insurance costs. 该法案预计将很快提出。 The bill is expected to be introduced soon.