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Kentucky disability and Medicaid policy updates

What changed for families in Kentucky: new rules, deadlines and program changes, explained in plain English with links to the official sources.

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  1. Upcoming deadlineIn effect

    Kentucky waiver waitlists: Provider Attestation due January 31, 2027

    If someone in your family is on Kentucky's Michelle P. or HCB waiver waitlist, a signed Provider Attestation is due by January 31, 2027 to stay on it.

    · Key date: Jan 31, 2027

  2. Policy updateIn effect

    Kentucky's waiver division has a new name on its letters

    Kentucky's waiver division is now the Division of Long-Term Services and Supports. Phone numbers, programs and deadlines did not change.

  3. Policy updateIn effect

    Kentucky waiver waitlists: 19,076 people waiting statewide

    Kentucky shared newer waiver waitlist counts: 19,076 people waiting statewide as of August 17, 2026. This is a count, not a change to services.

  4. New ruleIn effect

    Kentucky's new CHILD waiver is now taking applications

    Kentucky's CHILD waiver, for kids and youth up to age 21 with high-intensity behavioral health or developmental needs, is now accepting applications.

    · Key date: Jan 1, 2026

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