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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 8, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Kentucky, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Resources portal or the Louisville Metro COVID-19 Response website.

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Description of Program and Relief

Waiver of Copay for COVID-19 Testing and Related Services for Medicaid Members and Waiver of all Copays for 1915(c) Medicaid Members and Medicaid Members Who Receive Services within a Long-Term Care Facility

Copays for visits for COVID-19 testing and testing-related services for all Medicaid members are waived. In addition, all copays for 1915(c) Medicaid Members and Medicaid Members who receive services within a long-term care facility are waived.

Government or Lead Agency

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Dates Available

March 13, 2020, until further notice.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Must be a Medicaid member, for the waiver of COVID-19 related testing, or must be a 1915(c) Medicaid Member or Medicaid Member within a long-term care facility for the waiver of all copayments.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

The Kentucky Healthcare Customer Service can be reached at their toll-free line at (855) 459-6328.

List of Additional Information

To view the Executive Order, please visit: https://governor.ky.gov/attachments/20200313_State-of-Emergency_907-KAR-1-604E.pdf

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services website can be found at: https://chfs.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx


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