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First Aid Training for Individuals with Seizures
Kentucky Medicaid·KY·Provider Letter
Effective date
Sep 22, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Kentucky Medicaid is encouraging 1915(c) HCBS waiver providers to pursue voluntary first aid training for staff who work with participants who have seizures. This is not a regulatory requirement but a recommendation to improve care quality and safety.
Action Required
No immediate action required. Providers serving Kentucky Medicaid HCBS waiver participants with seizures may consider voluntary first aid training through resources like American Red Cross, CDC, or Epilepsy Foundation. Discuss training options with case managers and person-centered planning teams if participants or families request this training for their service providers.