What’s New
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:
June 30. 2020
| Nov. 30, 2020
| Jan. 31, 2021
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July 11, 2020
| Dec. 21, 2020
| Feb. 28, 2021
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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
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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
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Home Health
| Tara Brewer
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Hospital | Barb McCarter |
Nursing Facility | Lynette Gurney
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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.
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.
Additional COVID-19 Resources
Kentucky Medicaid Provider Directory
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