Application & Eligibility Details

Participant Eligibility Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or older

• Be enrolled in Kentucky Medicaid

• Have a primary diagnosis of Serious Mental Illness (SMI), such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder with functional impairment

• May have a co-occurring Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

• Experience one or more of the following:

  • History of behavioral health hospitalizations within the past two years

  • History of clinically significant symptoms of mental illness for at least two years

  • History of episodic, debilitating behavioral health symptoms expected to continue for a two-year period

  • Demonstrated functional need in two or more domains, such as social interaction, personal care, or physical or intellectual functioning

Application details:
Submit a referral either by a provider, care team member, or self-referral through an email to 1915iRISEInitiative@ky.gov or by calling 502-564-9189