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5160:1-5-20 - Medicaid: alien emergency medical assistance (AEMA). (Rescind/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH · Emergency Medicine·Medical Policy
Effective date
Dec 3, 2016
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio's Medicaid policy for alien emergency medical assistance (AEMA) has been rescinded as of December 3, 2016. This policy previously covered emergency medical services for non-citizens under specific circumstances, but is no longer active.
Action Required
No immediate action required. This is a historical policy rescission from 2016. Billing teams should ensure they are not referencing this outdated policy for current AEMA claims and should follow current Ohio Medicaid emergency services guidelines.