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5160-44-12 - Nursing facility-based level of care home and community-based services programs: home maintenance and choreservices. (Amend/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH · Geriatrics·Specialty Services
Effective date
Jan 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio Department of Medicaid has finalized amendments to Rule 5160-44-12 governing home maintenance and chore services for nursing facility-based level of care home and community-based services programs. The policy became effective January 1, 2024, updating previous regulations from 2020.
Action Required
No immediate action required for most billing teams. This policy primarily affects providers who bill Ohio Medicaid for home maintenance and chore services under nursing facility-based waiver programs. If your practice provides these specific services, review the updated rule requirements and ensure compliance with new Ohio Medicaid guidelines.