Public Notices
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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 June 1, 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.
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 acess 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.
2020 Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Fee Schedule Mass Adjustment
(Feb. 3, 2021) Because the 2020 Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Fee Schedule was not implemented until Nov. 13, 2020, DMS must mass adjust claims back to the Jan. 1, 2020 effective date. Providers may see adjustments negatively or positively impact service reimbursement claims from Jan. 1, 2020 to Nov. 13, 2020. Providers should see adjustments on the cycle dated Feb. 12.
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
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Home Health
| Tara Brewer
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Hospital | Barb McCarter
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Nursing Facility
| Lynette Gurney
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