The Department for Medicaid Services (DMS), the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID), and the Department for Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) are working together to assess the impact of this devastating event. 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. You can also let them know what assistance you need by filling out the appropriate form below. 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.
- If you have an emergency or life-threatening situation, dial 911 for immediate assistance.
- Rapid Needs Assessment: If you have immediate needs that are not life-threatening, please complete the Rapid Needs Assessment Form or call 502-607-6665. These needs include: power is 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 house due to weather or lack of transportation; phone issues; unable to leave vehicle; checking on a loved one; and more.
- 1915(c) Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) providers and participants. Flooding Assistance Form – Participants – Flooding Assistance Form – Providers They recognize 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, please 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.
- Medicaid Flooding Assistance Form:
- If you are a Nursing Facility, Home Health, or Private Duty Nursing PROVIDER, please complete the provider form at https://forms.gle/FGqH228bxKptobfPA.
- If you are a member who receives Home Health or Private Duty Nursing and have been affected by flooding, please complete the member form at https://forms.gle/qXALirJtvVp1Gr9v7.
- If you are a family member trying to locate a Nursing Facility resident, please complete the form https://forms.gle/TjEnzcLntybTRL3w6.