Kentucky Transitions helps people move out of nursing facilities or institutions and into their own homes. The Department for Medicaid Services developed the program in 2008 with a Money Follows the Person demonstration grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Kentucky Transitions has helped more than 750 people leave institutional care.
Who Can Benefit?
You may qualify for Kentucky Transitions services if you:
- Are elderly, physically disabled, have a mental illness or an acquired brain injury.
- Currently reside in a nursing facility and have been there at least 60 days. There are some exclusions. A transition coordinator can discuss the exclusions with you.
- Have the ability to live in the community with support and services.
- Meet existing Medicaid eligibility requirements and are receiving Medicaid-paid services at least one day prior to being referred to Kentucky Transitions.
How It Works
A Kentucky Transitions transition coordinator will help you make a plan to move into your own home. This includes figuring out your medical, personal care and social needs and how best to meet them. Kentucky Transitions works with state and community agencies around the commonwealth to identify resources for you. You also are eligible to receive services through Kentucky Medicaid Home and Community Based waiver or Acquired Brain Injury Long-Term Care waiver once you are living on your own. Kentucky Transitions can help you find safe, decent, affordable housing.
Getting Started
If you are interested in moving out of a nursing facility or institution, email Kentucky Transitions or call (502) 564-0330 or toll-free (877) 564-0330.
If you know someone who could benefit from Kentucky Transitions, you can complete a referral form and return it via email or by mail to:
Kentucky Transitions
275 East Main Street, 6W-B
Frankfort, Kentucky 40621