[Ohio] Avalon Policy Updates
CareSource Ohio Medicaid has partnered with Avalon Healthcare Solutions for laboratory benefits management and is revising 36 laboratory reimbursement policies effective December 1, 2026. These revised policies govern routine lab testing through Avalon's post-service pre-payment clinical claim editing program (RTM). No prior authorization requirement changes are indicated, but billing teams must ensure compliance with updated lab policies on Avalon's website to avoid claim denials.