The bill aims to establish community paramedicine programs in Ohio and mandates insurance coverage for services provided under these programs. It introduces new sections to the Revised Code, specifically sections 3902.65, 4765.362, and 5164.11. These sections define the roles of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) within community paramedicine, allowing them to provide nonemergency medical services such as chronic disease management, health evaluations, and care coordination. The programs will operate under the guidance of a medical director or a physician advisory board, which will set protocols, training, and continuing education requirements for EMTs involved in these services.

Additionally, the bill ensures that health benefit plans issued in Ohio will cover services provided by EMTs under community paramedicine programs to the same extent as other health care services. It also stipulates that the Medicaid program will cover these services if certain conditions are met, including the requirement for the emergency medical service organization to hold a valid Medicaid provider agreement and to provide services to Medicaid recipients. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance access to healthcare services in the community while ensuring proper oversight and training for EMTs involved in these programs.