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5160-44-05 - Nursing facility-based level of care home and community-based services programs, medicaid managed care organizations, the OhioRISE program, and specialized recovery services program: incident management. (Rescind/Original File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH · Geriatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Managed Care
Effective date
Jun 26, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio Department of Medicaid has updated Rule 5160-44-05 regarding incident management requirements for nursing facility-based level of care home and community-based services programs, Medicaid managed care organizations, and the OhioRISE program. This appears to be a rescission and replacement of existing incident reporting rules that will take effect on June 26, 2026.
Action Required
By June 26, 2026: Billing teams serving Ohio Medicaid patients in nursing facilities or home/community-based services should review updated incident management procedures with their compliance teams. Monitor for additional guidance on specific reporting requirements as the effective date approaches.