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5160-3-15.1 - Preadmission screening requirements for individuals seeking admission to nursing facilities. (Amend/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 2, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio Department of Medicaid updated Rule 5160-3-15.1 regarding preadmission screening requirements for nursing facility admissions. This appears to be an amendment to existing screening procedures that nursing facilities and healthcare providers must follow when admitting patients to nursing homes under Ohio Medicaid.
Action Required
Review updated Ohio Medicaid preadmission screening requirements for nursing facility admissions. Billing team should verify current procedures align with amended Rule 5160-3-15.1 when processing nursing facility placements for Ohio Medicaid patients. Contact Ohio Department of Medicaid at 614-752-3877 for specific procedural changes.