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5160-44-17 - Nursing facility-based level of care home and community-based services programs: out-of-home respite services. (Amend/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH · Geriatrics, Family Medicine·Specialty Services
Effective date
Jan 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio Department of Medicaid updated Rule 5160-44-17 regarding out-of-home respite services for nursing facility-based level of care home and community-based services programs. The amendment became effective January 1, 2024, replacing the previous version from 2020.
Action Required
Review policy if your practice provides out-of-home respite services to Ohio Medicaid patients in nursing facility-based programs. Contact Ohio Department of Medicaid at 614-752-3877 for specific billing requirements and procedural changes under the updated rule.