Training and Webinars

Upcoming Webinars

Important Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment Information

SUD Phase II Webinar: Nov. 6
SUD Phase II Implementation: Residential Provisional Certification webinar Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, from 1 – 3 p.m. Eastern time. We will provide a detailed overview of the provisional certification process and explain the timeline for obtaining the ASAM LOC. Access the webinar registration at  Residential Provisional Certification Webinar.

View the Residential Provisional Attestation Form and Guide
View the Webinar and printable webinar
View the Webinar FAQ

SUD Residential Provider Calls: Bi-Weekly starting Oct. 17
We are starting a series of bi-weekly provider calls set to begin Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. These calls will provide an opportunity for providers to ask questions and discuss the upcoming SUD Phase II Implementation. Access the virtual call at Residential Provider Check-In.

Past Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment Information

With Kentucky’s commitment to combatting opioid, alcohol and other substance dependencies in mind, the Department for Medicaid Services is implementing a new standard of care for substance use treatment. This new standard expands coverage and increases access to care for Kentuckians seeking recovery from substance use disorder. The key dates for the webinar are June 17 and 20.

Update: On Monday, June 17, DMS held the Substance Abuse Disorder 1115 Waiver Provider Webinar.

• Please select Recording Link to view the webinar recording.
• Please review the PowerPoint presentation.
• Responses to questions captured during the webinar will be published soon.
• Submit additional questions
• June Provider Webinar Questions 

To advance Kentucky’s commitment to combatting opioid, alcohol and other substance addictions, DMS will enact a new standard of care to expand coverage and increase access to care for Kentuckians seeking recovery from substance abuse disorders.
Please review Webinar Information

Past 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Webinars 

• Public Comment Webinar and Public Comment Webinar Slideshow - A webinar about the 1915(c) HCBS waiver public comment period from Nov. 8 - Dec. 9, 2019. 
  
• Service Authorization Webinar and Service Authorization Webinar Slideshow - A webinar about the updated waiver service authorization process. 
  
• 1915(c) HCBS Rate Study Webinar and 1915(c) HCBS Rate Study Webinar Slideshow - A webinar about the results of the 1915(c) HCBS Rate Study. 
  
• Legally Responsible Individuals as PDS Employees Webinar and Legally Responsible Individuals as PDS Employees Webinar Slideshow - A webinar about the updated policy for hiring LRIs as PDS employees. 
  
• 2019 Town Hall Webinar and 2019 Town Hall Webinar Slideshow - A webinar held to update stakeholders on 1915(c) HCBS waiver redesign.  
  
• Updates to Critical Incident Reporting for 1915(c) HCBS Waivers Webinar and  Updates to Critical Incident Reporting for 1915(c) HCBS Waivers Webinar Slideshow - A webinar held to explain new waiver incident reporting processes and materials. 
  
• Critical Incident Investigations Webinar and Critical Incident Investigations Webinar Slideshow - A training for waiver providers on critical incident investigation best practices.