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5160:1-6-06.6 - Medicaid: undue hardship exemption. (Amend/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio Department of Medicaid has amended Rule 5160:1-6-06.6 regarding undue hardship exemptions for Medicaid eligibility, with changes taking effect January 1, 2024. This is an amendment to existing policy rather than a completely new rule, building on the original rule established in 2017.
Action Required
By January 1, 2024: Billing and eligibility verification teams should review updated Medicaid undue hardship exemption criteria when processing Ohio Medicaid claims. Contact Ohio Department of Medicaid at 614-752-3877 for specific guidance on how these changes may affect patient eligibility verification processes.