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Rule 5160-32-02 | Electronic visit verification (EVV) data collection
OhioregulationOhio Department of Medicaid (ODM)· effective 2025-10-30
What this rule requires your agency to do
- 1The provider is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of information entered into the EVV system and must resolve any exceptions.(Rule 5160-32-02 | Electronic visit verification (EVV) data collection)
- 2Claims cannot be substantiated for payment until all exceptions are resolved and EVV visit data supports the claim, or they may be denied or subject to post-payment review penalty.(Rule 5160-32-02 | Electronic visit verification (EVV) data collection)
- 3GPS functionality may be used only after obtaining the individual's signed consent, which must be obtained annually; the provider must maintain a copy of the signed consent and honor revocation at any time.(Rule 5160-32-02 | Electronic visit verification (EVV) data collection)
- 4Providers must capture the six required visit data elements for each visit: type of service, individual receiving service, date of service, location of service delivery, direct care worker, and service start and end times.(Rule 5160-32-02 | Electronic visit verification (EVV) data collection)
- 5Manual visit entry is permitted only when device or telephony verification is unavailable or inappropriate to immediate needs, and may not be used for routine visit verification.(Rule 5160-32-02 | Electronic visit verification (EVV) data collection)
Applies to: cross-cutting
Specifies the EVV data-collection methods and required visit data elements, and places responsibility on providers to ensure accuracy and resolve exceptions before claims are paid.
Regulatory information, not legal advice — always confirm against the cited official source. Verification reduces error; it does not certify compliance.