DMS Retracts WellCare Therapy Prior Authorization Approval
Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services | Commonwealth of KentuckyState · Frankfort, KY- Document date
- Apr 2, 2026
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The Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services retracted its prior approval allowing WellCare MCO to require prior authorization for certain outpatient therapy services. DMS cited the H0004 prolonged therapy code's inability to be reasonably anticipated in advance.
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Contract details
- Document date
- April 2, 2026
- Vendor
- Wellcare Mco
- Source document
- Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Minutes Kentucky Medicaid Advisory Council (MAC) April Meeting Minutes 2026-04-02 (Minutes)
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Wellcare Mco was awarded this government contract by Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services | Commonwealth of Kentucky, as recorded on April 2, 2026.
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