Buying Health Insurance In Ohio
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009Ohio residents are afforded certain protection when buying health insurance from a state licensed insurer as a result of standards put in place by the Ohio Department of Insurance. Below are some of the standards you should be aware of when buying insurance:
Alcohol Treatment : There must be at least $550 per year in alcohol treatment whether inpatient or outpatient
Mental Illness : On an outpatient basis, there is a requirement for $550 per year for treatment. This applies only if the policy covers in hospital treatment of mental illness.
Kidney dialysis : If an insurer provides coverage for dialysis in a hospital, it must also provide the same coverage for dialysis on an outpatient basis.