WellCare of Kentucky

Thank you to Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK) for the beautiful pinwheel event they throw at the Capitol every year to kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month, which is April. Thanks to Gov. Beshear for all the work he has done to protect children in Kentucky. WellCare is always proud to sponsor this event and partner with PCAK, and other programs focused on the welfare of Kentucky's children. Marc Nyarko

"I've never seen a program like this," Corey Ewing, Plan President at WellCare of Kentucky, told Becker's Healthcare. "Other [MCOs] are using more of a spread or one-size-fits-all approach. I think the hyper focus that we put on each individual county and member is what differentiates what we're doing." #sdoh #centene Thank you Jakob Emerson and Becker's Healthcare for highlighting this initiative. https://lnkd.in/e-6hPQ-S

The federal government is seeking feedback from Medicaid providers regarding the challenges and barriers of providing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. If you are a provider, please be on the lookout for this survey from NORC, a part of the University of Chicago, and respond. More details are available here: https://buff.ly/3Py8VIA

Approximately 28,000 of Louisville's children experience food insecurity. Many rely on school meals for nutrition. WellCare of Kentucky is participating in a program to ensure these students have food during spring break. hashtag #hunger #centene

Don't forget! The next Medicaid Public Health Unwinding Stakeholder meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, March 21. Register: https://buff.ly/4bSvwJo (if you experience difficulty accessing the site, copy the link into a private browsing window).

One of our grantees, the Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families, is teaming up with Crank & Boom for Pints for a Purpose! Today is the last day to order a pint of ice cream online and a portion of the proceeds will support their mission to help grieving children and families in Kentucky. Learn more below! https://lnkd.in/eEbj8KdJ

Attention Bengals Nation: Cam Taylor-Britt of the Cincinnati Bengals will be at the Ashland Area YMCA Food Drive on Saturday, March 16th from 1-4 p.m. WellCare is proud to be a sponsor of this event. #FeedTheNeed https://lnkd.in/eFTaw5hG

With several health mandate statements still pending, 2024 is already a record-shattering year when it comes to the cost of mandates filed this legislative session. Legislators would be wise to reject additional costs to employers, employees, and taxpayers.

"Equity is not a nice-to-have, it's a must-have." #internationalwomensday2024

Medicaid and the Kentucky Department of Education are seeking input from school staff, including behavioral health providers, regarding Medicaid's school-based health services. Your responses to this survey will assist in assessing the program's impact and aid in enhancing outreach and support initiatives. The survey is concise and should only require around 5 minutes to finish. To participate, click on the following link: https://buff.ly/3USkEVU