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5160:1-3-05.17 - Medicaid: life estates. (Amend/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH·Medical Policy
Effective date
Feb 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio Department of Medicaid has amended Rule 5160:1-3-05.17 regarding life estates, effective February 1, 2024. This policy change affects how life estate arrangements are evaluated for Medicaid eligibility determination.
Action Required
By February 1, 2024: Billing and eligibility verification staff should review patient Medicaid eligibility more carefully for patients with life estate arrangements. When verifying Ohio Medicaid benefits, be aware that life estate evaluations may have changed under the updated rule. Contact Ohio Medicaid at 614-752-3877 if eligibility questions arise for patients with complex asset arrangements.