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Genetic Testing for Diagnosis of Inherited Conditions - MEDICAID - KENTUCKY (Revised)
Humana·KY · Genetics, Neurology, Hematology +3 more·Medicaid
Effective date
Sep 23, 2026
We identified it
Sep 15, 2026
Summary
This is a NEW Medicaid genetic testing coverage policy for Kentucky (Policy HUM-KY-2109-003) effective 09/23/2026 that establishes coverage criteria for genetic testing to diagnose inherited conditions. The policy covers specific genetic tests for conditions like hemophilia, metabolic disorders, muscular dystrophies, and intellectual disability, but requires prior authorization. Billing teams must implement prior auth workflows and ensure providers understand covered vs. non-covered testing scenarios before the effective date.
Action Required
By September 23, 2026: (1) Billing team must implement prior authorization requirement in billing system for all genetic testing claims for Kentucky Medicaid members; (2) Update encounter forms and provider communications to notify that genetic testing now requires prior auth approval before service delivery; (3) Create internal reference guide documenting covered genetic conditions (hemophilia, metabolic disorders, muscular dystrophies, coagulation disorders, intellectual disability, Rett syndrome, Huntington disease, adrenoleukodystrophy, CANVAS, corneal dystrophies, DPLA, GSD I, and others listed); (4) Review Coverage Limitations section (referenced but not fully provided in document) to identify non-covered tests and exclusions; (5) Train billing and authorization staff on policy requirements; (6) Update claims processing workflows to deny or request prior auth for genetic tests performed without authorization. Failure to obtain prior authorization will result in claim denials for Kentucky Medicaid genetic testing services.