​​​​​​​​​​​The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) allows states to provide coverage tailored to specific groups or conditions. Kentucky Medicaid offers a range of special programs for families and children, pregnant women, individuals with disabilities, and the elderly. Individuals must meet eligibility requirements to enroll in special programs. 

​Programs and Services

• Behavioral Health Initiatives and Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Services
  Programs and services for individuals who need support with behavioral health and/or substance use disorder  
  
• Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program
  For women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer by a designated provider 
• Colon Cancer Prevention Program​
  Colon cancer screenings for eligible uninsured or underinsured Kentuckians​
• Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Screening Services (EPSDT) 
  Routine screening and preventive care for Medicaid-eligible children and youth up to age 21
  
• EPSDT Special Services​
  Medically necessary items or treatment not otherwise covered by Medicaid for eligible children and youth up to age 21
  
• Health Access Nurturing and Development Services (HANDS)
  A voluntary, in-home visitation program for new and expectant parents ​
• 1915(c) Home and Community Based Services Waiver Programs
  Programs that help the elderly and individuals with disabilities live as independently as possible at home or in the community
• Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program (KCHIP)​
  Offers free or low-cost health insurance to eligible children up to age 19 
• Kentucky Early Intervention System (KEIS)
  Services for children from birth up to age three who have or are at risk of developmental delay​
• Ky. Integrated Health Insurance Premium Payment Program (KI-HIPP)​
  Assistance with employer-sponsored insurance plan premiums for individuals with at least one Medicaid member on their plan 
  
• Nursing Facilities and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities​​
  For individuals who require facility-based care due to their age or a disability
  
• Medicare Savings Plan Pro​gram
  Partial financial assistance with Medicare premiums, deductibles, or coinsurance
  
• Medicaid Works
  Helps people with disabilities work while maintaining Medicaid eligibility​
  
• Medical Transpo​rtati​​on​
  Covers medically necessary transportation to and from Medicaid-covered services
  
• Presumptive Eligibility​
  Temporary Medicaid coverage for certain eligible populations, such as pregnant women​ 
  
• School-Ba​sed Health Services​
  Allows school districts to provide services to Medicaid-enrolled children 
  
• Supporting Kentucky Youth (SKY)
  A managed care program for eligibile children in Kentucky's out-of-home care system
  
• Tobacco Prevention and Cessation​
  For Medicaid members who want to quit using tobacco products 
  
• Women, Infants and Children (WIC)​
  Nutrition support and education for pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five 
  
• Vaccines for Children (VFC) P​r​ogram​
  Provides no-cost vaccines to eligible children up to age 19