Ohio House Bill 156 - R & D Optical

As noted in our blog post, the Ohio General Assembly and Governor Kasich have approved legislation that brings reform to limitations placed by insurance providers that restricted patients’ ability to choose where they purchase their prescription lenses. House Bill 156 now gives patients in Ohio with vision insurance more treatment options when it comes to picking providers and eyewear suppliers.

The following documents along with the actual text for Ohio House Bill 156 are provided to help you better understand the impact if this bill.

Ohio Legislative Service Commission – Final Analysis (PDF)
Ohio Optometric Association – Presentation Summary (PDF)
Ohio House Bill 156 – Full Text (PDF)
Sales Tax Exemption Form (PDF)

R&D Optical Lab is an independent lens provider that works with vision care providers and patients to meet their needs for custom eyewear products and solutions. Feel free to email or call us at 513-273-4034 if you want to better understand how the passing of Bill 156 in Ohio gives you more freedom in sight.