Ohio operates one of the largest Medicaid programs in the Midwest with 3+ million enrollees across seven managed care plans, and the 2022 launch of OhioRISE added a behavioral health carve-out that requires separate enrollment for providers serving youth with complex BH needs.
What Is the MITS Portal?
MITS (Medicaid Information Technology System) is Ohio’s centralized provider enrollment and claims portal operated by the Ohio Department of Medicaid.
Step-by-Step Ohio Medicaid Enrollment
Register on MITS
Create account with NPI, Tax ID, Ohio license, practice info. Ohio uses provider type classifications that must match NPI taxonomy.
Complete Application
Demographics, Ohio license, specialties, locations, ownership disclosures, billing config.
Upload Documents
Ohio license, NPI, W-9, EIN, liability insurance, DEA, voided check, ownership forms.
Complete Screening
OIG/SAM, Ohio licensing board verification, BCI&I background checks for high-risk, site visits for facilities.
Submit
Processing: 30–45 days.
Credential with Managed Care Plans
Credential with Ohio’s seven MCOs based on your region and population focus.
Ohio’s Seven-MCO Landscape
| MCO | Parent | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| CareSource | CareSource | Statewide; Ohio-headquartered, largest share |
| Molina Healthcare | Molina | Statewide |
| UnitedHealthcare | UnitedHealth | Statewide |
| Anthem Blue Cross | Elevance | Statewide |
| Aetna Better Health | CVS Health | Statewide |
| Buckeye Health Plan | Centene | Statewide |
| AmeriHealth Caritas OH | AmeriHealth Caritas | Statewide |
✔ Strategy: Prioritize CareSource (Ohio-based, largest share), Buckeye, and UHC first. Then add remaining plans. All seven are statewide.
OhioRISE: Youth BH Carve-Out
OhioRISE (Resilience through Integrated Systems and Excellence) is a specialized managed care program for youth with complex behavioral health needs.
- Managed by Aetna Better Health as the single statewide plan
- Providers serving OhioRISE-eligible youth need separate enrollment
- Covers intensive behavioral health services, care coordination, and crisis services
⚠ OhioRISE: Standard MCO enrollment does NOT cover OhioRISE services. BH providers serving youth must separately enroll with Aetna’s OhioRISE program.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does OH enrollment take?
MITS: 30–45 days. MCO: 30–60 days. Total: 60–105 days.
How many MCOs?
Seven statewide. Prioritize top 3–4 by market share.
What is OhioRISE?
Youth BH carve-out managed by Aetna. Requires separate enrollment for serving eligible youth.
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