Medicaid Kentucky

Summary

Medicaid Kentucky is a dental and medical payer operating in Kentucky. Claims route under payer ID KYMEDICAID, with 8 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes several weeks.

At a glance

Payer ID

KYMEDICAIDAlso seen as 10117, 12K11, 1493, AIDKY, CKKY1, KYCAID and 2 more

Also known as

Kentucky Medicaid

Service area

KY

Clearinghouse transaction setup

Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.

Common questions

What is the payer ID for Medicaid Kentucky?

The payer ID for Medicaid Kentucky is KYMEDICAID. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 10117, 12K11, 1493, AIDKY.

Does Medicaid Kentucky require ERA enrollment?

Yes. Medicaid Kentucky requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.

What states does Medicaid Kentucky cover?

Medicaid Kentucky operates in KY. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.

What types of coverage does Medicaid Kentucky offer?

Medicaid Kentucky covers dental and medical.

Can I submit claims to Medicaid Kentucky electronically?

Yes. Medicaid Kentucky is reachable through clearinghouses for eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance. Electronic claims are supported for professional (837P) and institutional (837I).