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Federal Comment Period on Medicaid SUD Waiver Ends Jan. 8th

  • Kelly Taulbee
  • Medicaid

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) opened a new federal comment period for Kentucky’s 1115 Medicaid Waiver amendment for SUD services during incarceration. Comments are being accepted through January 8th, 2021.

The final proposed amendment submitted by DMS included no substantial changes following the state comment period. Responses from DMS to questions, comments, and recommendations submitted by Kentuckians during the state comment period can be viewed starting on page 21 of the proposed amendment.

It is very important for Kentuckians to use the federal comment period to underscore recommendations to improve upon the current waiver amendment in ways that prioritize community treatment and prevent unnecessary incarceration.

To help Kentuckians better participate in the federal comment period, KVH has partnered with Mental Health of America of Kentucky and the ACLU of Kentucky to jointly create a one-pager and comment collector.

Please share our comment collector with your networks and use our one-pager in crafting your own questions, comments, and recommendations.

REMINDER: Comments must be submitted by the federal deadline of Friday, January 8th, at 11:59PM ET.

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KVH is hiring a Policy Specialist!

Position: Policy SpecialistReports to: Director of Policy & Strategic PartnershipsDirect Reports: NoneLocation: Hybrid with travel. KY residence preferred. Kentucky Voices for Health (KVH) has been a respected voice of consumer advocates and a catalyst in health policy decision-making since 2007. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and nonpartisan coalition, we bring together individuals, advocates, community organizations, state agencies, and policymakers to address the underlying causes of poor health by connecting Kentuckians with opportunities to make change through policy advocacy.   Position Overview KVH seeks to hire a Policy Specialist to work collaboratively with boots-on-the-ground partners, safety-net providers, MCOs, state agencies, and policymakers to monitor changes in the healthcare system and assist Kentuckians in accessing health insurance, healthcare services, and other types of public assistance to meet their basic needs.  Successful applicants will share KVH’s mission to amplify the voices of consumers and health advocates in the decisions that affect the health and wellbeing of Kentuckians. The duties of the position are outlined below. 

July 31, 2026

Celebrating Second Chance Month

The work of building a better reentry system in Kentucky is not something any one organization can do alone. Kentucky Voices for Health leads the Healthy Reentry Coalition, a growing network of directly impacted advocates, services providers, and community members committed to creating a healthier, more just path home for all incarcerated Kentuckians. Our goal as a coalition is to provide support through education and awareness of policies and share resources and events among members. This work has traditionally focused on adult reentry, but we are working to bring in more voices from across the Commonwealth, particularly those either directly or indirectly impacted by the juvenile justice system. The coalition meets every third Thursday of the month. Our next meeting is April 16th, and we would love to have you there. If you are interested in joining or learning more, reach out directly to Brittany Elam at brittany@kyvoicesforhealth.org. THE SEASON OF SECOND CHANCES After a harsh winter, April is a month

April 15, 2026

ThriveKY 2026 Virtual & In-Person Events

Join the ThriveKY Coalition in 2026 for: Important updates on the economy, Medicaid, KCHIP, SNAP, housing, transportation, child care, public health, and behavioral health. New tools available to assist community members with meeting basic needs. Tips on being a more effective advocate in your community.   2026 Events – Registrations linked below Virtual Programs (times in EST) In-Person Regional Roadshows – Now with 30 additional minutes for community discussion! Who should attend? **CEUs approved for CCHWs by the Kentucky Office of Community Health Workers. CEUs approved for all social workers licensed with the Kentucky Board of Social Work by the Kentucky Society of Clinical Social Work. CEU certificates are available for professionals who can self-report hours. Interested in Sponsoring ThriveKY in 2026? Sponsors help us provide programming and free CEUs to hundreds of community professionals in Kentucky. Check out our 2026 sponsorship flyer and reach out to Kelly Taulbee (kelly@kyvoicesforhealth.org) with any questions.

March 31, 2026

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