Model II Waiver Services PT (41)

​​​​​​​​​Model II Waiver (MIIW) is Kentucky Medicaid provider type 41. To bill Kentucky Medicaid an MIIW provider must be:  

  • Licensed per 907 KAR 1:595
  • Enrolled as a Kentucky Medicaid provider. ​

Covered Services

MIIW provides Medicaid-paid, in-home skilled services to individuals considered ventilator dependent per 907 KAR 1:022 and who, without MIIW services, would have to live in a hospital-based nursing facility.  

A MIIW provider must meet the coverage provisions and requirements of 9​07​​​ KAR 1:595. Services must be performed within the scope of practice for any provider. Listing of services in an administrative regulation is not a guarantee payment. Providers must follow all relevant state Medicaid regulations. All services must be medically necessary.

Eligibility

Verify eligibility by calling the automated voice response system at (800) 807-1301 or by using the web-based KYHealth-Net System

​Reimbursement

MIIW services are reimbursed per 9​07 KAR 1:595. Current reimbursement rates for the MIIW are available on the DMS Fee and Rate Schedule webpage​. 

Duplication of Service

Kentucky Medicaid will not reimburse for a service provided to a beneficiary by more than one provider of any program in which the service is covered during the same period. 

Service Authorization

Case managers approve most 1915(c) HCBS services. Kentucky Medicaid reviews requests for high-cost or high-skill servic​es as part of the Kentucky Medicaid Utilization Management (UM) Program​. If you have questions about service authorization, please contact the UM Call Center at (800) 292-2392. ​

Claims Submission

Kentucky Medicaid currently contracts with Gainwell Technologies to process Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) claims

Find FFS Provider Billing Instructions​

Coding: Kentucky Medicaid uses the National Correct Coding Initiative edits and the McKesson Claim Check System to verify incidental or mutually exclusive codes. Kentucky Medicaid also uses Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding system codes. Kentucky Medicaid requires the use of ICD-10 codes on all claims submitted for reimbursement. Kentucky Medicaid requires the use of CMS 1500 billing forms. Providers must bill Kentucky Medicaid using the correct CPT codes.

Claim Appeals: Appeal requests made on denied fee-for-service claims must be submitted to Gainwell Technologies and include the reason for the request along with a hard-copy claim.

Timely Filing: Claims must be received the longer of either 12 months from the date of service or six months from the Medicare pay date or within 12 months from the last Kentucky Medicaid denial.  

Regulations

907 KAR - Cabinet for Health and Family Services DMS Title Page
907 KAR 1:022 - Nursing facility level of care
907 KAR 1:595 - MIIW regulation
907 KAR 3:130 - Medical necessity and clinically appropriate determination status

Provider Resources

MAP Forms
MAP-109: Plan of Care/Prior Authorization for MIIW
MAP-351A: Medicaid Waiver Assessment
Search for all MAP Forms

Helpful Links
Search for Provider Letters
MIIW Information
MIIW Provider Summary
Electronic Visit Verification
Medicaid Waiver Management Application (MWMA) Guides and Information
Incident Reporting: Instructional Guide and FAQ
Service Authorization Crosswalks, Training and Resources​

If you can't find the information you need or have additional questions, please direct your inquiries to:
Billing Questions - Gainwell Technologies - (800) 807-1232
MIIW Policy Questions - (844) 784-5614
Service Authorization - (800) 292-2392
Provider Enrollment or Revalidation​ - (877) 838-5085
KYHealth-Net assistance - ​​Gainwell Technologies - (800) 205-4696
MWMA Technical Support - (844) 784-5614, option 1
Report Fraud and Abuse - (800) 372-2970

For more specific inquiries, view the 1915(​c) waiver contacts listing

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