MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
5160-1-13.1 - Medicaid consumer liability. (Rescind/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio Medicaid rescinded the 'Medicaid consumer liability' rule and replaced it with 'Medicaid recipient liability' effective January 1, 2020. This terminology change affects how patient financial responsibility is defined and processed for Ohio Medicaid beneficiaries.
Action Required
Review current billing system terminology and patient communication materials to ensure alignment with Ohio Medicaid's use of 'recipient liability' instead of 'consumer liability' when discussing patient financial responsibility. Update any internal documentation or forms that reference the rescinded rule 5160-1-13.1.