Department for Medicaid Services

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Kentucky Medicaid is a state and federal program authorized by Title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide health care for eligible, low-income populations. These populations include children, low-income families, pregnant women, the aged, and the disabled. Eligibility for these groups is determined by several factors, including family size, income, and the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Eligibility for people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the aged, blind, or disabled are based on additional requirements such as income and resource limits.

Important Update Regarding Anthem Managed Care

Anthem Kentucky Managed Care Plan, Inc. will no longer be a Kentucky Medicaid Managed Care Organization starting Jan. 1, 2025. Please visit this page for additional information.

Medicaid Eligibility

Medicaid offers several different programs and services depending on the type of Medicaid you are eligible for and your particular medical needs.

If you are a Medicaid member or interested in applying for Medicaid, please click the Members button above.

Annual Renewals

Medicaid members undergo an annual eligibility check. This process was paused during the Public Health Emergency but restarted in 2023. Please visit this page for additional information.

Divisions

Advisory Committees

Advisory

BAC

Advisory Council for Medical Assistance

Technical Advisory Committees

Programs and Initiatives

Electronic Health Records

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Behavioral Health Crisis Services

Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services

School-Based Health Services

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Medicaid Open Records Request

To request public records, please use the link below.

DMS Open Records Request

Questions can be submitted to Email: DMS.Records@ky.gov

Kentucky Open Records are defined in KRS 61.870 to 61.884

Kentucky Revised Statutes - Chapter 61. If the records requested are maintained by and in the custody of another agency, a request must be submitted to that agency.

Federal Rules Update

In accordance with Federal Rules, DMS is creating a new Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC) for current and former Medicaid members and their caregivers and/or family. In addition, DMS is making changes to the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance (MAC). The goal of these changes is to expand membership and to ensure that more people with lived Medicaid experience have the opportunity to improve the program. Additional information and updates can be found here.

Department for Medicaid Services