Welcome to WellCare of Kentucky
How can I enroll in Medicaid?
How can I enroll in Medicaid? If you have recently lost your job you may instantly qualify for Medicaid. To apply, learn more from the Commonwealth of Kentucky website.
Kentucky Medicaid Open Enrollment starts on October 17, 2022
We are glad you joined our family! It is a smart move. WellCare is the health care plan that puts you in control. You can choose from a large network of doctors and hospitals. You will get quality health care, plus access to special programs like these:
Free Monthly Health and Wellness Items
Each head of household can get health and wellness items* shipped to their home each month free of charge. There is no prescription needed.
The monthly allowance amount is based on the member’s household size. Only WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid plan members residing in the same home are counted as part of the household.
- One-person household: $10 per month
- Two-person household: $20 per month
- Three- or more person household: $25 per month
*Members requesting over the counter medications should request a prescription from a provider and fill it through the Single MCO PBM
24-Hour Nurse Advice Line
Call 1-800-919-8807 (TTY 711) to speak with a live nurse, 24 hours a day, any day of the year.
WellCare of Kentucky Plan Documents
- Enrollee Handbook - English (PDF)
- Enrollee Handbook - Spanish (PDF)
- Enrollee Handbook Insert - English (PDF)
- Enrollee Handbook Insert - Spanish (PDF)
- Member Medical Reimbursement Claim Form - English (PDF)
- Member Health Risk Assessment Form (PDF)
- Member Appeal Request (PDF)
- Member Grievance Form (PDF)
- Member Academic Scholarship Information Flyer - English (PDF)
- Member Academic Scholarship Information Flyer - Spanish (PDF)
- Member Academic Scholarship Request Form - English (PDF)
- Member Academic Scholarship Request Form - Spanish (PDF)
- GED Information Flyer - English (PDF)
- GED Information Flyer - Spanish (PDF)
- Academic Tutoring Application Form - English (PDF)
- Academic Tutoring Application Form - Spanish (PDF)
- Adult Vaping Information Flyer - English (PDF)
- Adult Vaping Information Flyer - Spanish (PDF)
- Teen Vaping Information Flyer - English (PDF)
- Teen Vaping Information Flyer - Spanish (PDF)
2022 Provider Directories (by county)
Helpful WellCare of Kentucky Information
Have You Moved?
Be sure to update your address with the state so you keep your WellCare health benefits.
You or your authorized representative can report a change. There are four easy options:
- Call the Dept. for Community Based Services (DCBS) at 1-855-306-8959.
- Visit a local DCBS office. You can find one online.
- Call kynect at 1-855-4kynect (459-6328).
- Update your contact information online.
Update your information and keep valuable benefits like:
- Free over-the-counter (OTC) items
- No co-pays for doctors’ visits
- Outpatient hospital services and more!
Questions?
We’re here for you! Call us at 1-877-389-9457 (TTY 1-877-247-6272).
Our 24-Hour Behavioral Health Crisis Line is 1-855-661-6973. If you or a family member is having a behavioral health crisis, call this number. A trained person will listen to your problem. He or she will help you decide the best way to handle it.
You can call our 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line for free. The number is 1-800-919-8807.
Our Find a Provider tool gives you information on participating providers in your area.
An advance directive is a legal document telling providers what type of care you want, or don't want, if you are unable to tell them yourself. You can get an advance directive form from a lawyer, local legal aid office, your provider or Customer Service at 1-877-389-9457 (TTY 711).
Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months and older receive a flu shot? WellCare of Kentucky offers flu shots to its members at no charge. Flu shots are available at your provider's office and participating pharmacies and clinics. Some participating pharmacies include:
- CVS Caremark
- Walgreens
- Rite Aid
- Kroger
- Medicine Shoppe
- Target
Getting the flu shot is just the first step toward protecting yourself from the flu. We encourage you to visit Flu.gov and WebMD.com to become better informed on staying healthy.
Please call Customer Service if you need help finding a participating provider. The number can be found on the back of your ID card.
Click these links to access other helpful resources:
- The CDC (Centers for Disease Control)
- Healthwise (Health topics information
In the event of a crisis, members should contact our Behavioral Health Crisis Hotline: 1-855-661-6973.
All plans call 1-877-389-9457 (TTY 711).