The Medicaid Savings Act seeks to fundamentally restructure Ohio's Medicaid program by eliminating the existing care management system. The bill amends various sections of the Revised Code, including 126.021, 126.024, and 173.19, and introduces a new section, 5162.73. It repeals several provisions related to the care management system, removing references to it from the Medicaid budget forecast report and general revenue fund appropriations. The bill mandates that the director of budget and management, in consultation with the Medicaid director, propose separate general revenue fund appropriations for health care services, excluding those previously provided under the care management system, aiming to streamline services and achieve cost savings.

In addition to the changes to the care management system, the bill introduces amendments related to health insuring corporations, medical records handling, and the credentialing process for health care providers. It establishes new guidelines for the costs associated with providing copies of medical records, sets maximum charges, and allows for free copies for certain entities. The bill also clarifies definitions related to insurance and health care, including terms like "administrator" and "managed care organization," while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Overall, the Medicaid Savings Act represents a comprehensive overhaul of the Medicaid framework in Ohio, focusing on improving service delivery and efficiency while enhancing health outcomes for recipients.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 126.021, 126.024, 173.19, 1751.03, 3701.741, 3901.81, 3902.70, 3903.14, 3903.42, 3959.01, 3963.06, 4121.50, 4729.20, 4729.49, 4729.80, 4729.84, 4729.86, 5160.01, 5160.34, 5160.37, 5160.371, 5160.40, 5162.01, 5162.021, 5162.13, 5162.1310, 5162.73, 5164.01, 5164.38, 5164.46, 5164.74, 5164.751, 5166.01, 5166.40, 5166.405, 5166.406, 5168.75, 5168.76, 5739.01, 5739.03, 5162.74, 1751.271, 3901.815, 3903.421, 5164.741, 5167.01, 5167.02, 5167.03, 5167.031, 5167.04, 5167.05, 5167.051, 5167.09, 5167.10, 5167.101, 5167.103, 5167.11, 5167.12, 5167.122, 5167.123, 5167.13, 5167.14, 5167.15, 5167.16, 5167.17, 5167.171, 5167.173, 5167.18, 5167.20, 5167.201, 5167.21, 5167.22, 5167.221, 5167.24, 5167.241, 5167.243, 5167.244, 5167.245, 5167.26, 5167.30, 5167.31, 5167.32, 5167.33, 5167.34, 5167.35, 5167.40, 5167.41, 5167.45, 5167.47, 5739.051