What’s New
Cost Report Update
(Jan. 14, 2021) Based on communication from the Medicare audit contractors to providers, CMS has authorized the delay of certain Medicare cost reports. As a result, DMS also will grant any cost report extensions granted by Medicare. At this time, it appears the following fiscal year end cost report extensions have been granted:
June 30. 2020
| Nov. 30, 2020
| Jan. 31, 2021
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July 11, 2020
| Dec. 21, 2020
| Feb. 28, 2021
|
Aug. 31, 2020
| Jan. 31, 2021
| March 31, 2021
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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
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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
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Hospital | Barb McCarter |
Nursing Facility | Lynette Gurney
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COVID 19 Vaccine Provider Letter
(Dec. 30, 2020) - All Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services providers seeking to receive and administer the COVID-19 vaccine must enroll with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) as soon as possible at
vaccine provider enrollment.
A vaccine provider enrollment checklist is provided with instructions for enrollment. After reviewing the information, direct questions related to vaccine provider enrollment to
KDPH.
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U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Provider Relief Fund Eligibility and Updated Reporting Requirements
(Oct. 22, 2020) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the latest Provider Relief Fund (PRF) application period has been expanded to include more provider applicants who have not yet received PRF distributions. These providers and all phase 3 applicants have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern time, Nov. 6, 2020 to submit applications for payment consideration.
The list below includes eligible providers and practices that now may apply for phase 3 funding regardless of whether they accept Medicaid or Medicare.
Eligible Practices and Types of Providers
- Allopathic and osteopathic physicians
- Allopathic and osteopathic physicians
- Ambulatory health care facilities
- Assisted living facilities
- Behavioral health providers
- Behavioral health providers
- Chiropractors
- Dental providers
- Dental providers
- Emergency medical service providers
- Eye and vision services providers
- Hospice providers
- Hospital units
- Laboratories
- Nursing service and related providers
- Nursing and custodial care facilities
- Physician assistants and advanced practice nursing providers
- Podiatric medicine and surgery service providers
- Residential treatment facilities
- Respiratory, developmental, rehabilitative and restorative service providers
Updated Reporting Requirements
HHS has amended reporting instructions for the use of PRF money to recoup lost revenue due to coronavirus. After reimbursing healthcare-related expenses due to coronavirus not reimbursed by other sources, providers may use remaining PRF funds to cover lost revenue measured as a negative change in year-over-year actual revenue from patient care related sources.
Links to Information
New Long-Term Care Resource
(Oct. 15, 2020) CHFS Office of Inspector General Long -Term Care COVID -19 Resources
COVID-19 Flow Chart for testing coverage for Nursing Facility Residents.
(Sept. 22, 2020) - The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services released information to help states, nursing facilities and other providers better understand the sources of Medicare and Medicaid coverage and payment for COVID-19 testing, including a flow chart detailing testing coverage for nursing facility residents. We encourage you to view the Coverage and Payment for COVID-19 Testing in Nursing Facilities Flow Chart,
Re-Opening Adult Day Health Center
Re-Opening Adult Day Training
Phased restoration of group activities, communal dining, off-site appointments and visitation
Member Information
August is Immunization Awareness Month
Please make sure your children are up to date on their shots. Immunizations help prevent diseases like hepatitis B, polio and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR or MMRV vaccine). Schedule an appointment with a doctor now to ensure your children are protected. Please see the following awareness materials:
If you are a Medicaid member, visit the Department for Public Health immunization page for more information. If you are a Medicaid provider and would like to participate in the Vaccines for Children Program visit
the program website.
Vaccine recommendations during COVID-19 outbreak
Applying for Medicaid
Individuals may apply for Medicaid only 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.

Additional COVID-19 Resources
Kentucky Medicaid Provider Directory
University of Kentucky Human Development Institute
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website
Managing anxiety and stress
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Resources and Information
Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak
Adaptive physical activity videos