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5160-26-03.2 - Managed care: long-term services and supports respite services for children. (New/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH · Pediatrics·Managed Care
Effective date
Jul 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio Department of Medicaid has established new rules for managed care long-term services and supports respite services specifically for children. This creates a new policy framework for billing pediatric respite care services under Ohio Medicaid managed care plans.
Action Required
Billing teams serving pediatric patients in Ohio should review the new respite services policy requirements for Ohio Medicaid managed care plans. Contact Ohio Department of Medicaid at 614-752-3877 for specific billing guidelines and covered service definitions under this new rule.