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Provider Letter: PERM Record Requests

Kentucky Medicaid·KY·Provider Letter
Effective date
Mar 9, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Kentucky Medicaid is warning providers about mandatory compliance with PERM audit record requests. Providers who fail to submit requested medical records and documentation within 35 days face termination from the Medicaid program.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Establish process to respond to ALL Kentucky Medicaid and CMS record requests within 35 calendar days. Billing team and medical records staff must maintain complete administrative and medical records that demonstrate medical necessity for all services. Designate staff member to monitor for audit requests and ensure timely submission. Failure to respond will result in Medicaid provider agreement termination.