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.
Provider Information
April 3, 2020, - During the COVID-19 state of emergency, individuals who need special healthcare coverage should complete the
Healthcare Coverage Application. This coverage is temporary and ends June 30, 2020, unless an application for regular Medicaid is submitted. For application help, contact an application assister at the Application Assister Web Page or call the Kentucky Healthcare Customer Service line toll free at (855) 459-6328. For a list of participating medical providers please see the
Kentucky Medicaid Provider Directory. If you have questions or need more information about a participating provider, call toll free (800) 635-2570.
March 31, 2020 - In response to the COVID-19 state of emergency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has authorized delay of certain Medicare cost reports. As a result, the Department for Medicaid Services also will grant any cost report extensions that Medicare has officially granted. At this time, the following fiscal year-end cost report extensions have been granted:
Oct. 31, 2019 | June 30, 2020 |
Nov. 30, 2019
| June 30, 2020
|
Dec. 31, 2019
| July 31, 2020
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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.
Home Health
| Tara Brewer
|
Hospital
| Barb Carter
|
Nursing Facility
| Lynettte Gurney
|
March 25, 2020 -
KY Draft 1135 Flexibilities Approval Letter
March 25, 2020 -
Approved Appendix K for 1915(c) HCBS Waivers
March 24, 2020 -
COVID-19 FAQ for 1915(c) HCBS Waivers
March 23, 2020 - Dear Kentucky Nurse Aide Training Providers
The purpose of this letter is to notify Nursing Facilities and other Nurse Aide Training Providers that due to COVID-19 precautions, the Department for Medicaid temporarily will waive the mandatory 16 hours of supervised clinical instruction prior to testing as well as the skills demonstration portion of the final examination until further notice. Upon employment, the mandatory 16 hours of supervised clinical instruction must be completed within the first 30 days of employment. The Department for Medicaid has increased the testing window by 30 days which allows 150 days from date of employment to be identified on the registry. The department will continue to monitor these waivers and update them as needed during this COVID-19 emergency.
March 11, 2020 - To the Level of Care Community
Regarding KLOCS Go Live and DXC Training Forums - Announcement
In response to the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and ongoing efforts of long-term care facilities to manage the health and safety of their residents, the DMS has cancelled all KLOCS training forums.