Ohio § 1907.161
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1907.161, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1907.161.
(A) As used in this section, “ health care coverage ” means sickness and accident insurance or other coverage of hospitalization, surgical
care, major medical care, disability, dental care, eye care, medical care, hearing
aids, and prescription drugs or any combination of those benefits or services. (B) The board of county commissioners, after consultation with the judges of the county
court, shall negotiate and contract for, purchase, or otherwise procure group health
care coverage for the judges and their spouses and dependents from insurance companies
authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state under Title XXXIX
of the Revised Code or health insuring corporations organized under Chapter 1751.
of the Revised Code, except that, if the county provides group health care coverage
for its employees, the group health care coverage required by this section shall be
provided, if possible, through the policy or plan under which the group health care
coverage is provided for the county employees. (C) The portion of the costs, premiums, or charges for the group health care coverage
procured pursuant to division (B) of this section that is not paid by the judges of
the county court, or all of the costs, premiums, or charges for the group health care
coverage if the judges will not be paying any portion of those costs, premiums, or
charges, shall be paid out of the county treasury.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1907.161
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1907.161 cover?
Section 1907.161 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 1907.161?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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