Library: Policy

317:55-5-10. Provider contracts and credentialing standards

Revised 9-12-22

(a) All MCOs and DBMs will formally credential and recredential network providers at a frequency required by a single, consolidated provider enrollment and credentialing process established by OHCA in accordance with 42 C.F.R. ' 438.214 and in coordination with MCOs and DBMs.

(b) All MCOs and DBMs will contract to the extent possible and practicable with all essential community providers who receive directed payments in accordance with 42 C.F.R. Part 438 and any other providers as specified by OHCA through contract.

(c) Every MCO and DBM will contract with every participating provider through a written provider agreement that:

(1) Identifies the contractual obligations between the MCO or DBM and the participating provider; and

(2) Incorporates any provision required by the contract between OHCA and the MCO or DBM for inclusion in the provider agreement.

(d) An MCO or DBM or any subcontractor thereof will not enforce with any provider a policy or contract term that requires the provider to contract for all products currently offered or that may be offered in the future by the MCO, DBM, or subcontractor.