Meeting Notice
The next
House Joint Resolution 57 Workgroup meeting is Sept. 14, 2021 from 1:30- 3 p.m. Eastern Time via Zoom.
Agenda
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Conference Code: 599250
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Public Notice
Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program
The Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services has issued public notice of changes to the ambulance services reimbursement language in its State Plan effective July 1, 2021.
Review the entire public notice for more information.
Visit the
Public Notice page to see all public notices.
What's New
Prior Authorization Information - Update
DMS is reinstating the ability for MCOs and FFS to require prior authorization (PA) for inpatient medical and surgical services, including concurrent review, effective Aug. 13, 2021. Prior Authorization Guidance
PA will not be required for all covered behavioral health and SUD services until further notice. DMS will continue to evaluate.
More Assistance Available for Kentucky Medicaid Providers Affected by COVID-19
The
U.S Department of Health and Human Services is making $25.5 billion available to Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program and/or Medicare providers. The funds are available through the American Rescue Plan and the Provider Relief Fund. Providers can apply for assistance beginning Sept. 29. For more information,
read the announcement from DMS and
review the Provider Relief Fund Future Payments website.
Open Enrollment for 2022 Begins
Open Enrollment runs from Sept. 15 - Dec. 1, 2021.
View the Open Enrollment website for more information.
Report on Number of Kentucky Children Receiving Medicaid Now Available
The report lists the number of children in each county receiving either KCHIP or regular Medicaid. It is updated monthly.
2021 Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Fee Schedule Mass Adjustment
The 2021 Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Fee Schedule was not implemented until March 18, 2021. This requires DMS to mass adjust claims to the effective date of Jan. 1, 2021. Providers may see adjustments that could negatively or positively impact reimbursement claims with dates of services from Jan. 1, 2021 to March 18, 2021. Providers should see adjustments on the cycle dated Sept. 3, 2021.
Correcting Medicaid Member Incarceration Status Errors
Kentucky Medicaid has a new form providers can use to help members who are incorrectly listed as incarcerated in
KYHealthNet. Please review the
guidance for reporting incarceration errors and the new
MAP-INC form for more information.
Help Paying for Internet Now Available
Kentucky Medicaid members may be eligible to receive assistance paying for internet service and a computer, laptop, or tablet through the new federal
Emergency Broadband Benefit program. Read
Gov. Andy Beshear's announcement for details
Patient Access Portal coming soon
Beginning this summer, you can view your health information and find providers all in one place.
The Patient Access Portal gives you access to all your Medicaid health information and lets you share your health information with doctors or anyone you choose.
As the launch of the Patient Access Portal approaches, we will let you know how to join.
Administrative Regulations Filed
Visit the DMS
Regulation page for recently filed regulations.
CMS health care quality core set chart packs
Each year the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services publishes core measures of the quality-of-care and health outcomes for adults participating in Medicaid and children enrolled in the Medicaid Children’s Health Insurance Program. Please view:
Cost Report Update
(July 14, 2020) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services authorized the delay of some Medicare cost reports. The KY Department for Medicaid Services grants the same extension to providers who received an extension approval through CMS or the designated Medicare administrative contractor. 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
|
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