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5160:1-5-08 - Medicaid: state-funded medical assistance for non-citizen victims of trafficking. (Amend/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH·Medical Policy
Effective date
Nov 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio has updated its Medicaid policy for state-funded medical assistance for non-citizen victims of trafficking, with the most recent amendment taking effect November 1, 2023. This policy change affects eligibility and coverage for a specific vulnerable population under Ohio Medicaid.
Action Required
By November 1, 2023: Billing team should verify patient eligibility status for non-citizen trafficking victims seeking Medicaid coverage in Ohio. Update patient intake forms to identify this population and ensure proper Medicaid verification procedures are followed for state-funded assistance eligibility.