The Ohio Home Care Program

News & Program Updates

Looking for assistance on MITS?

Let the Office of Medical Assistance (OMA) know by responding to a quick survey located at  http://jfs.ohio.gov/mits/MITS-Provider-Training.stm  and http://jfs.ohio.gov/OHP/provider.stm.  The survey will be available through April 30th.  OMA will use the results to develop training to meet the specific needs of providers.

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Health & Safety Alert - Hot Water Burns

The purpose of this Alert is to heighten awareness to the danger of burns from hot water. The most common hot water burns occur during baths or showers. Scald burns caused by moist heat can result in significant injuries. The following information identifies burn classifications, treatment options, cause and contributing factors and several ways to prevent burns in the future.

Alert: Hot Water Burns

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Recoupment of Advance Payments

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) will soon take steps to recoup special payments made to some independent providers last year.

Click this link for details

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Home Mod Provider Update

Effective May 2, 2012, changes have been made to the Consumer Approval of Plans and Completed Work Form and additional information regarding bids submitted to Carestar. Click below to access a revised copy of the Consumer Approval of Plans and Completed Work Form (instructions also included) as directed by ODJFS/BLTCSS.

Click to Access New Forms & Info

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More Important MITS Info

Clink the links below for information about:

1. Diagnosis Codes for State Plan Home Health, Private Duty Nursing and
ODJFS-Administered Waivers

2. Payment for Multiple Visits to the Same Consumer on the Same Day

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Provider Rate Reduction

Click below to learn about the change in base payment rates for the first hour provided by agencies and independent providers for nursing and aide services delivered in a home or community setting.

Rate Reduction Details

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Important MITS Info

Click the links below for questions about:

1. MITS Access (updated 8/30/11)
2. MITS Third-Party Liability
3. MITS Code Sets (including suspended hospice claims)

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Changes to Provider Provision

OHP has sent the letter below to all active Medicaid providers, with the exception of type 77 (Managed Care Plans), type 98 (Lienholder) and type 99 (Tape Intermediary). Please refer to these documents for more information...

Revalidation Letter
Frequently Asked Questions

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New Rules for OHCP Providers!

There have been recent revisions and additions to Ohio Administrative Code rules that will affect some Ohio Home Care Waiver providers. To access the rules in their entirety, click here. Access the main highlights and important information (not the full rules) by clicking either link below:

"At-a-Glance" Rule Highlights
"Did You Know?" Rule Information

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New Provider Service Type:
Home Care Attendant Services

The Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services (ODJFS) is introducing a new provider service type, “Home Care Attendant Services” (HCAS) provider, which will permit non-licensed individuals to perform specific “skilled tasks” as a Waiver provider. Providers who work under this provider type must meet certain criteria and be requested/selected by the consumer before beginning services. Click below to learn more about the criteria and circumstances under which this provider type will be authorized.

HCAS Training PowerPoint
HCAS Billing Guidelines
HCAS Medicaid Maximum Table

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