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5160-44-27 - Nursing facility-based level of care home and community-based services programs: home care attendant services. (Amend/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 finalized amendments to Rule 5160-44-27 governing home care attendant services for nursing facility-based level of care home and community-based services programs. The policy change became effective January 1, 2024, updating requirements for Medicaid home care services.
Action Required
Effective January 1, 2024: Billing teams serving Ohio Medicaid patients must review updated Rule 5160-44-27 requirements for home care attendant services in nursing facility-based programs. Verify current billing procedures align with new policy requirements. Contact Ohio Department of Medicaid at 614-752-3877 for specific compliance questions.