Oral health is an essential component to the overall health and well-being of children and their families. Given our historic issues with poor oral health in Kentucky, we have made strides towards improvement in oral health by increasing access and preventive services. …
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On Friday, the federal court blocked the implementation of the Medicaid 1115 waiver, known as Kentucky HEALTH. In response to the Medicaid ruling on Kentucky HEALTH, the Bevin administration announced that Medicaid expansion adults no longer be offered the ability …
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When the Bevin Administration released the Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver, Kentucky HEALTH, this summer, we voiced our concern about classifying dental benefits as an earned benefit instead of included in the standard benefits package (as it is currently). The Administration …
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The Kentucky Oral Health Coalition (KOHC) is working to improve oral health in Kentucky by addressing access to care, increasing school based programming, and improving oral health literacy. KOHC has brought together many stakeholders to create a strong oral health …
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We are sharing an update regarding an email we sent out yesterday about unintentional denial of Medicaid-eligible beneficiaries. Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has informed us the Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) has NOT changed any policies relating to the …
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July 5, 2018 – Statement Contact: Mahak Kalra mkalra@kyyouth.org 502-895-8167 *114 Kentucky Oral Health Coalition Statement on Errors in Denying Dental Care for Children and Pregnant Women Louisville, KY – We have heard directly from multiple KOHC dental providers across the state that Medicaid changes over …
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