Kentucky’s Waiver Waitlist Crisis | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 2m

Tens of thousands of Kentuckians with disabilities or aging out of self-care are stuck on ever-growing Medicaid waiver waitlists, as demand outpaces funding—especially for the Home and Community Based waiver. These community services, far cheaper and more dignified than nursing homes, also pump money into local economies through federal matching funds. Lawmakers must act now: fund more slots and boost provider payments to break the cycle before waitlists explode further as the population ages. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…