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5160:1-6-06.3 - Medicaid: transfers involving life estates. (Amend/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jun 9, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio Medicaid has amended Rule 5160:1-6-06.3 regarding transfers involving life estates, which affects Medicaid eligibility determinations for patients. This policy change impacts how asset transfers through life estates are evaluated for Medicaid qualification purposes.
Action Required
By June 9, 2025: Billing and eligibility verification staff should be aware that Ohio Medicaid has updated rules regarding life estate transfers for eligibility purposes. No immediate billing system changes required, but staff should verify current Medicaid eligibility status for Ohio patients as usual, as some patients' eligibility status may be affected by these asset transfer rule changes.