MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
5160-44-32 - Home and community based medicaid waiver program provider and direct care worker relationships. (New/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics·Specialty Services
Effective date
Jan 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio Department of Medicaid has established new Rule 5160-44-32 defining relationships between home and community-based Medicaid waiver program providers and direct care workers. This creates new operational requirements for providers participating in Ohio Medicaid waiver programs.
Action Required
By January 1, 2024: Providers participating in Ohio Medicaid home and community-based waiver programs must review and comply with new relationship requirements between providers and direct care workers as outlined in Rule 5160-44-32. Contact Ohio Department of Medicaid at 614-752-3877 for specific compliance requirements.