Couch to Capitol: May Legislative Updates

Send us Fan MailWe bridge the gap between clinical practice and policy making in Ohio with a comprehensive look at legislative developments affecting mental health professionals and their clients.• Federal enforcement of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) Final Rule has been paused due to litigation, potentially weakening insurance accountability• Ohio Association of Health Plans has proposed amendments that would soften provider protections for electronic fund transfers (EFTs) and payment methods• Substitute House Bill 96 contains provisions that would restrict LGBTQ+ affirming materials, homeless shelter services, and education policies• House Bill 172 aims to repeal ORC 5122.04, which allows minors in crisis to access mental health services without parental consent• House Bill 277 would classify healthcare workers using digital platforms as independent contractors rather than employees• Register for the Tri-State Behavioral Health Workforce Summit in Cincinnati on August 1st where our government relations team will be presentingMake sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. If you have questions, feedback, or want to get involved in our advocacy efforts, drop us a line through text or connect with us on social media.Resources:https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/clerk/ecms/#/recentfilinghttps://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/status-reportshttps://ohiocounseling.org/legislative-advocacyIf you would like to provide any feedback for the podcast, we invite you to do so at the form linked here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfV0u5jSuQ4hNaGM3Nioymbj4ZuQAIlcxIJrYr98fUgfiwnNQ/viewformIf you or your division have a PSA you'd like Ohio Counseling Conversations to share, you can complete the form linked here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDWNUFWbzJ6OclTzEh8WvBFdgCi_cXtRq3XYKVQClGwLfUpA/viewformBoth of these links are always available on the OCA Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/ohiocounseling****If you’re a counselor in Ohio and would like to get involved as part of production or as a guest, or know someone who might be interested, please email us at [email protected]!****Created by the OCA's Media, Public Relations, and Membership (MPRM) Committee & its Podcast Subcommittee·Hosted by Marisa Cargill & Victoria Frazier·Pre-Production & Coordination by Kailey Bradley, Marisa Cargill, Victoria Frazier, Linda Marcel-Rene & Kendra Thornton·Editing by Leah Wood & Marisa Cargill