FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Department for Medicaid Services, the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, and the Department for Aging and Independent Living are working together to assess the impact of this devastating event on 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services providers and participants. Governor Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency and rescue and relief efforts are underway. Additional information is available from the Governor’s Office.
If you have an emergency or life-threatening situation, dial 911 for immediate assistance.
If you have immediate, non-life threatening needs you can call 502-607-6665. Immediate, non-life threatening needs may include the power being out or inconsistent; no heat or very little heat; individuals with medical needs or disabilities; no food or unable to cook; no or very little drinking water; unable to leave the house due to weather and no transportation; phone issues; unable to leave the vehicle; checking on a loved one; and more.
If you were affected by flooding you may be contacted by a representative from DMS, DBHDID, or DAIL. Case managers are also asked to reach out and check on the participants they serve.
You can also let us know what assistance you need by filling out the appropriate form below.
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services recognizes many providers and participants may not be able to access or complete an electronic form at this time. If you need assistance to complete these forms, call the 1915(c) Waiver Help Desk at 844-784-5614 and choose the prompt for the applicable waiver program. A DMS staff member will record your responses for you. If you have not been affected by the flooding, but know a waiver provider or participant who has, let them know about this form.
If you have an urgent waiver-related need due to the flooding, you can also contact the 1915(c) Waiver Help Desk by phone at 844-784-5614 and choose the prompt for the applicable waiver program or by email at 1915cWaiverHelpDesk@ky.gov.
