Ohio law expressly does not require payment parity for telehealth
Summary
Ohio requires health plans to cover telehealth on the same basis as in-person care, but the statute expressly states it does not require reimbursement at the same rate as in-person services. Private payers can therefore pay providers less for telehealth than for equivalent in-person visits.
Ohio's telehealth law provides coverage parity but explicitly states it shall not be construed as requiring a health plan issuer to reimburse a telehealth provider at the same rate as in-person services. This means commercial insurers are free to set lower telehealth reimbursement, creating a financial disincentive for providers to offer telehealth. Patients relying on telehealth, especially in underserved areas, may see reduced availability as a result.
Source: Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP), Ohio state telehealth page (2026).
Working on this barrier?
0 people interested
Discussion
0 comments
No comments yet. Start the discussion.