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5160-31-05 - PASSPORT HCBS waiver program covered services. (Amend/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH · Geriatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Specialty Services
Effective date
Apr 17, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio Department of Medicaid has issued an amendment to Rule 5160-31-05 regarding PASSPORT HCBS waiver program covered services, with the most recent final filing effective April 17, 2026. This rule governs home and community-based services under Ohio's PASSPORT waiver program for Medicaid beneficiaries.
Action Required
By April 17, 2026: Billing teams serving Ohio Medicaid PASSPORT waiver participants should review the updated rule 5160-31-05 for any changes to covered services. Contact Ohio Department of Medicaid at 614-752-3877 for specific service coverage questions. This primarily affects providers billing for home and community-based services under the PASSPORT waiver program.