Council Advances WellCare Prior Authorization Recommendation
Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services | Commonwealth of KentuckyState · Frankfort, KY- Document date
- Jun 4, 2026
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The Kentucky Medicaid Advisory Council advanced a recommendation for DMS consideration seeking to rescind WellCare’s approval to require prior authorization for outpatient individual, family, and group therapy services. The action addresses concerns that prior authorization could delay clinically necessary behavioral-health care.
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- Document date
- June 4, 2026
- Vendor
- WELLCARE
- Source document
- Cabinet for Health and Family Services Minutes Kentucky Medicaid Advisory Council Meeting June 4, 2026 (Minutes)
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