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PRAF 2.0 Ohio Department of Medicaid’s Online Notification of Pregnancy System

Ohio Medicaid Providers/Practices: Select "OHID" from dropdown to log in with your OHID Username and Password to submit pregnancy notifications and referrals for patients currently insured by Ohio Medicaid.

All Other Users, including MCEs, CDJFS and CBOs: Select "Internal" from dropdown to login with your NurtureOhio Username and Password provided to you via email.
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  • For issues logging into NurtureOhio please contact nurtureohiosupport@deliverhealth.com

  • For issues and questions relating to your PNM account, please contact your Provider Administrator. If you do not know who your Provider Administrator is, you are the Provider Administrator, or you need additional PNM support, please contact the integrated help desk via email at IHD@medicaid.ohio.gov or at (800) 686-1516. If your issues/questions persist, please email MomsandBabies@medicaid.ohio.gov

  • For other questions about the PRAF 2.0 or to discuss problems encountered, please email MomsandBabies@medicaid.ohio.gov.

  • For information on the NurtureOhio website and the PRAF 2.0, visit Ohio Department of Medicaid PRAF webpage

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  • For issues and questions relating to your NurtureOhio account information, please contact MomsandBabies@medicaid.ohio.gov.

  • For information on the NurtureOhio website and the PRAF 2.0, visit Ohio Department of Medicaid PRAF webpage

What is the PRAF 2.0?

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  • ODMs Preferred notification of pregnancy
  • The only pregnancy notification that automatically:
    • Updates Medicaid eligibility in order to:
      • Prevent loss of coverage during pregnancy
      • Prevent payment delays
    • Notifies the managed care plan of pregnancy
    • Assesses for additional patient needs

Who Can Use it?

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  • Any Ohio Medicaid contracted individual who identifies pregnancy (OB/GYNs, FQHCs, MCEs, CBOs, PCPs, EDs, ect.)

How to get access to NurtureOhio (PRAF 2.0)

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  • Nurture Ohio PRAF 2.0 Updates - December 1, 2025
  • Provider User Manual
  • Provider Login Troubleshooting Guide
  • MCO User Manual
  • CBO User Manual
  • CDJFS User Manual
  • CDJFS Troubleshooting FAQ
  • ODM PRAF Website

EMR User Guides

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  • MPRT User Manual
  • Azara User Manual

Updates

Important Update:

On May 22, 2026, NurtureOhio was updated. The following changes were made: 
  • Referrals export will include additional columns:
    • Patient MCO; Referral Status; Archived Referral; Service Provided by MCO; Name of Community Partner; More Information on Referral Outcome; Member received resources; Date Need Created; Date Need Completed; Date Need Last Modified; Date Referral (All Needs) Completed 
  • Data Dictionary changes 
    • Data dictionary is now available under each form Export dropdown 
    • Data dictionary modified to include Referrals export information 
  • PRAF/ROP 
    • Aetna MyCare removed from MCO dropdown selection list 
    • ROP Submitted Date locked at first date of completion
    • ROP Last Modified Date updated with last edited date 
  • User Profile
    • Remove 'Add Practice' functionality 
  • Main site 
    • New accessibility language in footer
  • SFTP/Nightly exports 
    • Institutions receiving nightly files will receive the previous day's submitted and modified PRAFs and ROPs 
 
As of May 1, 2026, the NurtureOhio website has moved to a new domain: https://nurtureohio.medicaid.ohio.gov.
 
Important Update: Multi-factor Authentication for NurtureOhio access begins January 5, 2026 
 Signing into NurtureOhio using State of Ohio ID (OHID) now requires multi-factor authentication (MFA). This added layer of security goes beyond using just your OHID and password by incorporating a second source of validation to verify your identity before granting access to state resources. 
 
For your convenience, here is the MFA user guide that provides detailed instructions on setting up the multi-factor authentication.  If you encounter any issues or require assistance, please contact ODM Integrated Help Desk (IHD) at 800-686-1516, option 7 or email IHD@medicaid.ohio.gov.

On December 1, 2025

Features/Updates

  • ROP Changes (Please see December Release email for more details)
    • ​"Primary Language (if not English):" question, now only shows "Primary Language is English?" question is answered "No".
    • "The name of the person at my site who should be contacted with updates/questions about this form is:" question will be required, only when "I would like my patient's Managed care plan to communicate with my office regarding an urgent need." is answered "Yes".
    • NEW QUESTIONS
      • ​Patient MCO/CDJFS assistance w identified needs
        • Transportation
        • Food
        • Housing
        • Utilities
        • Assistance finding an OBGYN provider
      • "Assistance scheduling appointments?" question is now a dropdown with the options "Yes", "No", and "Unknown"
      • Patient has a prenatal visit appointment scheduled
      • Date of Appointment
      • My patient would benefit from a referral to WIC
      • My patient would benefit from a referral for Home Visiting
      • Permission is given for text messages about Home Visitation
*Previous questions of Finding an OB/GYN provider? and “Information on additional resources, services, WIC, and home visiting." have been removed and are addressed in the new sections.
 
Please email MomsandBabies@medicaid.ohio.gov if you have any questions or experience any issues.
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