The proposed bill, H.B. No. 2025-2026, aims to enhance education and awareness regarding cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, and other forms of dementia in Ohio. It seeks to enact a new section, 3701.147, in the Revised Code, which mandates the Ohio Department of Health to collaborate with the Department of Aging, the Commission on Minority Health, and community organizations dedicated to dementia awareness. This collaboration will focus on integrating awareness information into public health outreach efforts.

The bill outlines specific topics that the involved parties must address to educate healthcare providers, community organizations, and the public. These topics include early warning signs of dementia, the importance of reducing risk factors, the significance of early detection and diagnosis, and the use of assessment tools. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for annual wellness visits for individuals aged 65 and older to monitor cognitive health, including relevant Medicare billing codes for cognitive impairment treatment.