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CA

An individual who works on behalf of a Provider to submit and update the Providers information

Cabinet for Health and Family Services

The state agency that administers Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE) and other public programs and services, including the Departments for Public Health, Medicaid ServicesĀ and Community Based Services.

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services

The federal agency of the Department of Health and Human Services that administers several programs including the Electronic Health Record Incentive program.

Cert

Proof that an accreditation organization's requirements for proficiency have been met.

Certification

Proof that an accreditation organization's requirements for proficiency have been met.

CFR

To assure Provider and recipient Medicaid compliance, these federal guidelines are incorporated into Kentucky code.

Change of Ownership

Determined by criteria detailed in 907 KAR 1:671 Section 6(11). A Change of Ownership Application is required, and a new Provider Medicaid ID number will be issued. This would not apply to individual Providers.

CHFS

The state agency that administers Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE) and other public programs and services, including the departments for Public Health, Medicaid ServicesĀ and Community Based Services.

CHOW

Determined by criteria detailed in 907 KAR 1:671 Section 6(11). A MAP-811 Change of Ownership Application is required, and a new Provider Medicaid ID number will be issued. This would not apply to individual Providers.

CLIA

CLIA numbers (indicating certification) are required of all Providers offering laboratory services.

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments

CLIA numbers (indicating certification) are required of all Providers offering laboratory services.

CMHC

Provide a comprehensive range of accessible coordinated, direct or indirect mental health services through Kentucky's 14 regional boards. These boards are private, nonprofit organizations serving residents of designated multicounty regions.

CMS

The federal agency of the Department of Health and Human Services that administers several programs including the Electronic Health Record Incentive program.

Code of Federal Regulations

To assure Provider and recipient Medicaid compliance, these federal guidelines are incorporated into Kentucky code.

Community Mental Health Centers

Provide a comprehensive range of accessible coordinated, direct or indirect mental health services through Kentucky's 14 regional boards. These boards are private, nonprofit organizations serving residents of designated multicounty regions.

Contract

An agreement intended to be enforceable by law. The agreement between a Provider and the Commonwealth to work together to assist Medicaid recipients in the State of Kentucky.

Correspondence

Correspondence usually comes from the Partner Portal and contains official communication by the Department of Medicaid Services that mirrors the requirements of a Medicaid Service Provider ID set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Correspondence contains official documents such as a welcome letter, denial of an application, termination letters, and history of applications. Providers may also receive correspondence manually in rare circumstances.

Credentialing Agent

An individual who works on behalf of a Provider to submit and update the Providers information



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