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5160-56-01 - Hospice services: definitions. (Amend/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH · Palliative Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Oct 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio Department of Medicaid has updated Rule 5160-56-01 defining hospice services, with amendments taking effect October 1, 2024. This appears to be a definitional update to hospice service terminology and requirements under Ohio Medicaid.
Action Required
Review updated hospice service definitions in Ohio Medicaid Rule 5160-56-01 if your practice provides hospice services or refers patients to hospice care. Ensure any hospice-related billing aligns with the updated definitions effective October 1, 2024.