MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
5160-1-73 - Behavioral health care coordination. (New/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Specialty Services
Effective date
Jan 10, 2019
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio Department of Medicaid established new behavioral health care coordination requirements under Rule 5160-1-73. This policy became effective January 10, 2019, and creates standardized coordination protocols for behavioral health services within Ohio Medicaid programs.
Action Required
Billing teams serving Ohio Medicaid patients should review the full Rule 5160-1-73 text to understand specific behavioral health care coordination requirements. Contact Ohio Department of Medicaid at 614-752-3877 for detailed implementation guidance if providing behavioral health services to Ohio Medicaid beneficiaries.