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5160:1-5-01 - Medicaid: the residential state supplement (RSS) program. (Amend/Final File)

Ohio Medicaid·OH·Medical Policy
Effective date
Aug 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Ohio Department of Medicaid has finalized amendments to the Residential State Supplement (RSS) program under rule 5160:1-5-01, effective August 1, 2025. This policy change affects Medicaid eligibility and supplemental benefits for residential care facilities in Ohio.

Action Required

Action needed
By August 1, 2025: Billing teams serving Ohio Medicaid patients in residential care settings must review updated RSS program requirements with the Ohio Department of Medicaid. Contact Tommi Potter at 614-752-3877 for specific program changes that may affect billing procedures and eligibility verification for residential supplement services.