Ohio House Bill HB410

Ohio 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 8/7/25

Caption

To enact section 5162.09 of the Revised Code to prohibit the payment of Medicaid funds to certain abortion providers.

Summary

HB410 would add a new section to the Ohio Revised Code directing that no Medicaid funds be paid to any entity that is barred from receiving federal funds under section 71113 of Public Law No. 119-21. In practical terms, the bill ties Ohio Medicaid reimbursement to a federal restriction affecting certain abortion providers, and it would create a state-law prohibition on Medicaid payments to those entities. The bill is narrowly drafted and does not spell out the underlying federal criteria itself; instead, it incorporates by reference the federal law’s disqualification standard. As introduced, it is a policy measure aimed at aligning Ohio Medicaid funding rules with restrictions on abortion-related providers, potentially affecting clinics, health care entities, and other providers that fall within the federal prohibition.

Impact

If enacted, HB410 would amend Ohio Medicaid law by creating section 5162.09 and prohibiting state Medicaid payments to entities excluded under the referenced federal provision. This would affect the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s payment practices and could reduce or eliminate Medicaid reimbursement to certain providers, particularly abortion providers subject to the federal funding restriction. It would also reinforce state-level enforcement of eligibility limits for Medicaid participation.

Sentiment

There is limited recorded discussion or voting history available for HB410, so the overall sentiment cannot be measured from committee debate or floor action. Based on the bill’s subject matter and sponsor intent, the measure appears to be a targeted policy proposal consistent with efforts to restrict public funding for abortion-related providers. Because no votes or transcripts are available, there is no documented bipartisan support or opposition in the provided materials.

Contention

The main point of contention is likely to be whether Ohio should deny Medicaid reimbursement to entities that provide abortion services or are otherwise barred under the cited federal law. Supporters would view the bill as preventing public dollars from supporting abortion providers, while opponents may argue it restricts access to health care, especially for low-income Medicaid recipients who rely on clinics that provide a range of services. The bill’s incorporation of an external federal prohibition may also raise questions about how broadly the restriction would apply and which providers would be affected.