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5160:1-5-06 - Medicaid: alien emergency medical assistance (AEMA). (Amend/Final File)

Ohio Medicaid·OH · Emergency Medicine·Medical Policy
Effective date
Dec 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Ohio Department of Medicaid has amended rule 5160:1-5-06 regarding alien emergency medical assistance (AEMA), which became effective December 1, 2023. This policy change affects billing procedures for emergency medical services provided to non-citizens under Ohio Medicaid.

Action Required

Action needed
By December 1, 2023: Billing teams in Ohio must review and update procedures for alien emergency medical assistance (AEMA) claims under Ohio Medicaid. Contact Ohio Department of Medicaid at 614-752-3877 for specific billing requirements and ensure compliance with the amended rule 5160:1-5-06.