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5160-16-02 - Rural health clinics (RHCs): covered services. (Rescind/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice·Medical Policy
Effective date
Oct 1, 2016
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio Department of Medicaid has rescinded rule 5160-16-02 governing covered services for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). This policy rescission became effective October 1, 2016, removing the previous guidance on what services RHCs could bill to Ohio Medicaid.
Action Required
No immediate action required for most practices. Rural Health Clinics billing Ohio Medicaid should verify current billing guidelines through the Ohio Department of Medicaid contact at 614-752-3877 to understand what replacement guidance exists for covered services.