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5160-41-17 - Medicaid home and community-based services program - self-empowered life funding waiver. (New/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +4 more·Specialty Services
Effective date
Jul 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio has finalized a new rule for the Medicaid Self-Empowered Life Funding (SELF) waiver program effective July 1, 2024. This home and community-based services waiver program provides long-term care services to eligible Medicaid beneficiaries as an alternative to institutional care.
Action Required
By July 1, 2024: Billing teams serving Medicaid patients should review the updated SELF waiver program requirements with their Medicaid coordinator. Contact the Ohio Department of Medicaid at 614-752-3877 for specific billing guidelines and covered services under this waiver program. Ensure staff understand which home and community-based services are covered for eligible patients.