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5160:1-5-03 - Medicaid: medicaid buy-in for workers with disabilities (MBIWD). (Amend/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio Medicaid amended Rule 5160:1-5-03 for the Medicaid Buy-In for Workers with Disabilities (MBIWD) program, with the most recent amendment effective April 1, 2026. This program allows disabled workers to maintain Medicaid coverage while employed, potentially affecting eligibility verification and billing processes for Ohio providers serving this population.
Action Required
Before April 1, 2026: Billing team should review current eligibility verification processes for disabled patients in Ohio to ensure compliance with updated MBIWD program requirements. Contact Ohio Department of Medicaid at 614-752-3877 if clarification is needed on eligibility verification procedures.