KY Medicaid COVID-19 Information

The information on this page is specific to Medicaid beneficiaries and providers. For more information about COVID-19, refer to the state COVID-19 website.

During the COVID-19 public health emergency, individuals younger than 65 without medical insurance should complete the Healthcare Coverage Application to request temporary coverage under Kentucky Medicaid presumptive eligibility. By completing this application you attest that you do not have medical insurance that covers doctors, pharmacy or hospital visits. To maintain Medicaid benefits beyond the presumptive eligibility coverage period, complete a full Medicaid application online at kynect, call (855) 306-8959 or contact a local kynector for application assistance.

What’s New

COVID-19 Vaccination Incentives

Managed care organizations offer COVID-19 vaccination incentives for members and providers.

Coverage is available for COVID-19 vaccinations for eligible children ages 5 through 11

Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recent action authorizing emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 in children ages 5 through 11 and a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reminds eligible consumers that coverage is available without cost sharing under Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Medicare and in the commercial market for this critical virus protection.

As with all vaccines, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was tested thoroughly in this age group prior to authorization for emergency use.

CMS has released an updated fact sheet regarding Medicaid, CHIP and BHP COVID-19 vaccine coverage, cost sharing and reimbursement. An updated toolkit will be released soon reflecting all relevant and current information on coverage, reimbursement and cost sharing for the COVID-19 vaccine for eligible children.

Learn more at the CMS website.

Report Update

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services authorized the delay of certain Medicare cost reports. As a result, DMS also granted cost report extensions. At this time, the following fiscal year end cost report extensions have been granted:

Fiscal Year End	Initial Due Date	Revised Due Date
June 30. 2020	Nov. 30, 2020	Jan. 31, 2021
July 11, 2020	Dec. 21, 2020	Feb. 28, 2021
Aug. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2021	March 31, 2021
Sept. 30, 2020	Feb. 28, 2021	April 30, 2021
Oct. 31, 2020	March 31, 2021	May 31, 2021
Nov. 30, 2020	April 30, 2021	June 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	July 31, 2021

Please call (502) 564-8196 if you have any questions and ask for the staff referenced below based on provider type.

Provider Type	DMS Contact
Home Health	Tara Brewer
Hospital	Barb McCarter
Nursing Facility	Lynette Gurney

COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Letter

All Kentucky Medicaid providers planning to receive and administer the COVID-19 vaccine must enroll with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) as soon as possible. A vaccine provider enrollment checklist is provided with instructions for enrollment. After reviewing the information, direct questions related to vaccine provider enrollment to KDPH. For more information read the General Provider Letter #A108 - COVID 19 Vaccine Provider Letter and Fee-for-service COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage letter.

COVID-19 Medicaid and CHIP Service Utilization Data Snapshot

Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) COVID-19 snapshot of service used from the beginning of the public health emergency through July 31, 2020. Please review the Data Snapshot

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Updated Reporting Requirements

HHS amended reporting instructions for the use of PRF money.

Read the Press Release
Read the policy memorandum on the reporting requirement decision
Read the amended reporting requirements guidance
Learn more about the Provider Relief Program.

Member Information

Do you want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but aren't sure where to start? Review the Guide to Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine for information on how to find a vaccine appointment and other resources available to help you get vaccinated.

Applying for Medicaid

Individuals may apply for Medicaid by calling the Kentucky Healthcare Customer Service line toll-free at (855) 459-6328 or contacting an application assister through the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange website.

Apply for all public assistance programs by visiting the kynect website or by calling the DCBS Call Center toll free at (855) 306-8959.