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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
Days to comply

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

Action needed
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.