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Ohio Department of Medicaid Updates: Key Changes to Physician Reimbursement Rates in Early Parenthood

Client Alert
December 3, 2025

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) has proposed amending Ohio Administrative Code Rule 5160-1-60 related to covered Medicaid reimbursements for physicians. At a hearing held November 14, 2025, ODM received no comments on its proposed changes. Beginning on January 1, 2026, ODM is proposing an increase to rates for prenatal care, childbirth, and infant care and provider visits.

The following services are proposed to have increased max payments or will be covered for the first time:

  • H1000 TH* Prenatal care: at risk assessment ea addl (NEW)
  • H1001 Prenatal care: antepartum management
  • H1002 Prenatal care: care coordination
  • H1003 Prenatal care: individual education
  • S9452 Prenatal nutrition classes, non-physician
  • S9436 Childbirth prep/Lamaze classes, non-physician
  • S9437 Childbirth refresher classes, non-physician
  • S9444 Baby parenting classes, non-physician
  • S6127 Brief emotional/behave assmt
  • 99202 TH* Pre-natal office/outpatient visit, new
  • 99211 TH* Pre-natal office/outpatient visit, est
  • 99212 TH* Pre-natal Office/outpatient visit, est
  • 99213 TH* Pre-natal office/outpatient visit, est
  • 99381 Preventive visit, new, infant
  • 99382 Preventive visit, new, 1-4 yrs old
  • 99391 Preventive visit, estab, infant
  • 99392 Preventive visit, estab, 1-4 yrs old

To learn more about the proposed changes and updated Medicaid payment reimbursements, please contact BMD Healthcare Member Daphne Kackloudis at dlkackloudis@bmdllc.com or Attorney Jordan Burdick at jaburdick@bmdllc.com.

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Client Alert

Immigration Orders and Their Economic Impact on Small Business: Insights from Attorney and Former Immigration Judge Rob Ratliff

January 30, 2025President Trump's recent executive orders, targeting immigration policies, could significantly impact small businesses in Ohio, particularly those owned by undocumented immigrants. With stricter visa vetting, halted refugee admissions, and potential deportations, these businesses face uncertainty, workforce disruption, and closures. Ohio's immigrant-owned businesses, especially in food services and transportation, contribute billions to the state economy, and any disruption could result in economic ripple effects.Client Alert

Corporate Transparency Act Ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court

January 24, 2025The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled on the enforceability of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), lifting an injunction previously imposed by the Fifth Circuit. However, a separate nationwide injunction remains in effect, meaning businesses are still not required to comply with the CTA’s reporting requirements. FinCEN continues to accept voluntary reporting while enforcement remains paused.Client Alert

Lead Paint Contamination and Resources for Ohio Landlords

January 20, 2025Children are exposed to lead-based paint, which was used in most homes until it was banned in the US in 1978 and “can severely damage the brain and central nervous system causing coma, convulsions and even death.” Property owners and landlords should educate themselves on regulations and resources to mitigate their own liability.Client Alert

Will Student-Athlete Collectives Survive NIL Changes?

January 20, 2025By July 2025 the landscape of student-athlete funding will look nothing like the current landscape, so preparing now is a must. If you are a student-athlete, the parent of a student-athlete, a university/college, or “booster”, it behooves you to understand these evolving issues.Client Alert

Ohio's Recent Rule Changes to Administration of Immunizations, Outpatient Pharmacy Delivery, and Mobile Response Services

January 20, 2025The Ohio Board of Pharmacy (“BOP”) and Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (“OMHAS”) recently posted notices of Ohio Administrative Code rule changes related to the administration of immunizations (BOP), outpatient pharmacy delivery services (BOP), and mobile response and stabilization services (OMHAS).
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