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5160:1-3-03.3 - Medicaid: deeming of income. (Amend/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH·Medical Policy
Effective date
Feb 15, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio Department of Medicaid has updated Rule 5160:1-3-03.3 regarding income deeming requirements for Medicaid eligibility determination. This administrative change affects how patient income is calculated for Medicaid qualification, which may impact patient eligibility status and coverage verification processes.
Action Required
Before February 15, 2026: Billing team must verify updated Medicaid eligibility verification procedures with Ohio Medicaid patients. Contact Ohio Department of Medicaid at 614-752-3877 for clarification on new income deeming requirements. Update patient eligibility verification workflows to account for potential changes in Medicaid qualification criteria.