Proposed Rule Changes for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (OAC 5160-3-99)

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) has released proposed changes to Ohio Administrative Code Rule 5160-3-99, “Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IIDs)”.

Rule 5160-3-99, “Payment methodology for state-operated intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICFs/IID),” has undergone its five-year review and will be proposed for amendment. This rule describes the methodology for calculating payment rates for ICFs/IID operated by the Ohio department of developmental disabilities (DODD).

The changes to the rule will include:

• Clarifying language is being added and superfluous language is being removed; • Administrative Code references are being updated.
• Citations are being updated.
• CFR effective dates are being updated.
• Regulatory restrictions are being removed throughout the rule.

Questions pertaining to this clearance should be sent to [email protected].

This clearance is open for public comment from 1/29/2025 to 02/5/2025. All clearance comments should be sent via email to [email protected].