Ohio HCBS Provider Network Development and Oversight

Public Consulting Group (PCG) partners with the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) to provide Provider Network Development and Oversight for ODM’s Home and Community-Based (HCBS) Waiver programs. PCG enrolls and trains waiver providers and collaborates with providers, ODM, and local agencies to ensure Ohio’s HCBS providers deliver high-quality care and improve outcomes for individuals.

Here you can access resources specific to your needs. Below, find more information on provider training, the provider toolkit, and provider enrollment.

Provider Training

Looking to enhance your skills or complete your required annual continuing education (CE)? PCG has various online CE training courses that aim to provide training opportunities for both agency and independent providers, enabling them to increase their skills and fulfill their annual CE requirements.

Provider Toolkit

The Provider Toolkit is a collection of forms approved by ODM that can help you maintain your compliance with documentation requirements. There are toolkits available for Personal Care Aides, Home Care Attendants, and Nurses. Learn more below about available forms and download the Provider Toolkit!

Provider Enrollment

Are you interested in a rewarding career serving individuals in your community? PCG is partnering with ODM to recruit individuals interested in becoming Ohio Home and Community-Based Services Waiver providers. Learn more below about the enrollment process and access PCG’s resources for enrolling providers!

Latest News

Latest News
SAVE THE DATE !!! IN-PERSON Training for Home and Community-Based Waiver Providers - Cincinnati, Ohio 11/13/2024
SAVE THE DATE !!! IN-PERSON Training for Home and Community-Based Waiver Providers - Cincinnati, Ohio 11/13/2024

Public Consulting Group, on behalf of the Ohio Department of Medicaid, will be conducting (1) IN-PERSON training around the State.

ATTENTION PROVIDERS: Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) 2025 Is Now in Progress
ATTENTION PROVIDERS: Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) 2025 Is Now in Progress

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is mandated to participate in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) program. This will assess our payment accuracy rate for the Medicaid and CHIP programs. If chosen in a random sample, your organization will soon receive a Medical Records Request from the CMS review contractor, Empower AI. This cycle measurement will review Medicaid and CHIP payments made in Reporting Year (RY) 2025: July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

Appendix Rule K Updates Training
Appendix Rule K Updates Training

During the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), CMS provided flexibilities to the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules through Appendix K. With the ending of the PHE in May 2023, these flexibilities ended on January 1, 2024. This training will cover changes to OAC rules concerning Ohio Home Care and MyCare waivers.

Important information: Fee-for-service reimbursement rate increases
Important information: Fee-for-service reimbursement rate increases

Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is pleased to announce the rollout of substantial reimbursement rate increases effective January 1, 2024. These increases are part of Governor Mike DeWine’s commitment to making sure every Ohioan receives quality care and that providers receive support to continue delivering the highest level of care for Ohio’s residents.