KY



License required (In-state)Req. for suppliers (Out-of-state)Licensing AgencyVerify OnlineReq. for Pharmacies (in-state)Notes

Automatic Ext Defibrillator (AEDS) and/or Supplies (DM01)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Blood Glucose Monitors/ Supplies (Non-Mail Order) (DM05)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

E

Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Mail Order) (DM06)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

E

Breast Prostheses and/or Accessories (PD01)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Canes and/or Crutches (M01)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Cochlear Implants (PD02)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Commodes, Urinals, Bedpans (DM02)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices (DM03)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP Devices) (R01)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Contracture Treatment Devices: Dynamic Splint (DM04)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Diabetic Shoes and Inserts (S02)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Diabetic Shoes/Inserts – Custom (S03)

Pedorthist License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Prosthetics, Orthotics & Pedorthics

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

D

Enteral Equipment and Supplies (PE04)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Enteral Nutrients (PE03)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Epoetin (A01)

Pharmacy Permit

Yes

Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://secure.kentucky.gov/pharmacy/licenselookup/

Yes

N/A

External Infusion Pump Supplies (DM24)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

External Infusion Pumps (DM12)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Facial Prostheses (PD03)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Gastric Suction Pumps (DM07)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Heat & Cold Applications (DM08)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Devices/Supplies (R02)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Hospital Beds (Electric) (DM09)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Hospital Beds (Manual) (DM10)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Immunosuppressive Drugs (A02)

Pharmacy Permit

Yes

Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://secure.kentucky.gov/pharmacy/licenselookup/

Yes

N/A

Implanted Infusion Pumps and/or Supplies (DM14)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Infrared Heating Pads Systems and/or supplies (DM11)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Infusion Drugs (A03)

Pharmacy Permit

Yes

Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://secure.kentucky.gov/pharmacy/licenselookup/

Yes

N/A

Insulin Infusion Pump Supplies (DM25)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Insulin Infusion Pumps (DM13)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB Devices) (R04)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation Devices (R05)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (R03)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Limb Prostheses (PR01)

Prosthetist License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Prosthetics, Orthotics & Pedorthics

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

D

Mechanical In-Exsufflation Devices (R06)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Nebulizer Drugs (A04)

Pharmacy Permit

Yes

Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://secure.kentucky.gov/pharmacy/licenselookup/

Yes

N/A

Nebulizer Equipment and/or Supplies (R07)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pumps/ Supplies (DM15)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Neuromuscular Elect Stimulators (NMES)/Supplies (DM16)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Neurostimulators and/or Supplies (PD04)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Ocular Prostheses (PD05)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Oral Anticancer Drugs (A05)

Pharmacy Permit

Yes

Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://secure.kentucky.gov/pharmacy/licenselookup/

Yes

N/A

Oral Antiemetic Drugs (A06)

Pharmacy Permit

Yes

Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://secure.kentucky.gov/pharmacy/licenselookup/

Yes

N/A

Orthoses: Custom Fab (OR01)

Orthotist License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Prosthetics, Orthotics & Pedorthics

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

D

Orthoses: Off the Shelf (OR03)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Orthoses: Prefabricated (Custom Fitted) (OR02)

Orthotic Fitter License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Prosthetics, Orthotics & Pedorthics

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

D

Osteogenesis Stimulators (DM17)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Ostomy Supplies (PD06)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Oxygen Equipment and/or Supplies (R08)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

G
Medicinal Gas Pharmacy Permit

Yes

Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://secure.kentucky.gov/pharmacy/licenselookup/

No

A
Manufacturer PermitSee Note FKentucky Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://secure.kentucky.gov/pharmacy/licenselookup/

Yes

F

Parenteral Equipment and Supplies (PE06)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Parenteral Nutrients (PE05)

Pharmacy Permit

Yes

Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://secure.kentucky.gov/pharmacy/licenselookup/

Yes

N/A

Patient Lifts (M02)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Pneumatic Compression Devices and/or Supplies (DM18)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Power Operated Vehicles (Scooters) (M03)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses (PD12)

Opthalmic Dispenser License

No

Kentucky Board of Opthalmic Dispensers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

N/A

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses (PD11)

Opthalmic Dispenser License

No

Kentucky Board of Opthalmic Dispensers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

N/A

Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetic Cataract Lenses (PD13)

Opthalmic Dispenser License

No

Kentucky Board of Opthalmic Dispensers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

N/A

Respiratory Assist Devices (R09)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Respiratory Suction Pumps (R10)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Seat Lift Mechanisms (M04)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Somatic Prostheses (PD07)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Speech Generating Devices (DM19)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Support Surfaces: Pressure Reducing Beds/Mats/Pads - New (DM20)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Support Surfaces: Pressure Reducing Beds/Mats/Pads - Used (DM26)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Surgical Dressings (S01)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

TENS and/or Supplies (DM22)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Tracheostomy Supplies (PD08)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Traction Equipment (DM21)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Ultraviolet Light Devices and/or Supplies (DM23)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Urological Supplies (PD09)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Vacuum Erection/ Penile Pumps (OR04)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Ventilators: All Types - Not CPAP or RAD (R12)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Voice Prosthetics (PD10)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Walkers (M05)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Wheelchair Seating/Cushions (M10)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehab Manual Rel Accessories) (M08A)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehab Power Rel Accessories) (M09A)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehabilitative Manual) (M08)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehabilitative Power) (M09)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Wheelchairs (Standard Manual Related Accessories and Repairs) (M06A)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Wheelchairs (Standard Manual) (M06)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Wheelchairs (Standard Power Related Accessories and Repairs) (M07A)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C

Wheelchairs (Standard Power) (M07)

Home Medical Equipment License

Yes

Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Yes

http://oop.ky.gov/lic_search.aspx

No

C


Specialty Database


License required (In-state)Req. for suppliers (Out-of-state)Licensing AgencyVerify OnlineReq. for Pharmacies (in-state)Notes

Ambulatory Surgical Center

Ambulatory Surgical Center License

No

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Yes

No

N/A

Home Health Agency

Home Health Agency License

No

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Yes

No

N/A

Hospital

Critical Access Hospital License

No

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Yes

No

N/A

Nursing Home (Skilled, Intermediate Care)

Long-Term Care Administrator License

No

Kentucky Board of Licensure for Long-Term Care Administrators

Yes

No

N/A
Nursing Facility License

No

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Yes

No

N/A

Optometrist

Optometrist License

No

Kentucky Board of Optometric Examiners

Yes

No

N/A

Physician

Physician License

No

Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure

Yes

No

N/A
Licensing Agencies:
Kentucky Board of Pharmacy
Phone: 502-564-7910
Web: http://pharmacy.ky.gov/
  • Manufacturer Permit
  • Medicinal Gas Pharmacy Permit
  • Pharmacy Permit
Kentucky Board of Opthalmic Dispensers
Phone: 502-564-3296
Web: http://bod.ky.gov
  • Opthalmic Dispenser License
Kentucky Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Phone: 502-564-3296
Web: http://slp.ky.gov/
  • Audiologist
  • Speech-Language Pathologist
Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
Phone: 502-429-7150
Web: https://kbml.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Physician License
Kentucky Board of Optometric Examiners
Phone: 859-246-2744
Web: http://optometry.ky.gov/
  • Optometrist License
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Phone: 502-564-7963
Web: https://chfs.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx
  • Ambulatory Surgical Center License
  • Critical Access Hospital License
  • Home Health Agency License
  • Nursing Facility License
Kentucky Board of Licensure for Long-Term Care Administrators
Phone: 502-564-3296 extension 226
Web: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oig/dhc/Pages/hcf.aspx
  • Long-Term Care Administrator License
Kentucky Board of Prosthetics, Orthotics & Pedorthics
Phone: 502-564-3296
Web: http://pop.ky.gov
  • Orthotic Fitter License
  • Orthotist License
  • Pedorthist License
  • Prosthetist-Orthotist License
  • Prosthetist License
Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers
Web: https://kbdmes.ky.gov/
  • Home Medical Equipment License
Notes:17
A - If a company is delivering oxygen tanks to a beneficiary, then a Medicinal Gas Pharmacy Permit is required. JWC 07/03/2017

C - Exemptions to the HME license include: Unless home medical equipment and services are provided through a separate legal entity, nothing in KRS 315.510 to 315.524 or any administrative regulations promulgated thereunder shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practices, services, or activities of the following: (a) A person licensed or registered in this state under any other law who is engaging in the profession or occupation for which he or she is licensed or registered; (b) Health care practitioners who lawfully prescribe or order home medical equipment and services, or who use home medical equipment and services to treat their patients; (d) Hospitals that provide home medical equipment and services only as an integral part of patient care; (f) Pharmacies that are engaged in the sale, lease, or rental of home medical equipment and services [Pharmacies that provide home medical equipment to patients as a separate business entity from the pharmacy must have home medical equipment license]; [pharmacies located outside of KY must hold a KY out-of-state pharmacy permit] (g) An employee of a person licensed under KRS 315.510 to 315.524; (j) Government agencies, including fire districts which provide emergency medical services. (k) An out-of-state manufacturer or provider of a sole source type of equipment that is not available through a provider in Kentucky or one of its reciprocal states.

D - Exemptions to the Prosthetics, Orthotics & Pedorthics licenses: Chapter 319B does not prohibit a licensed physician, chiropractor, pharmacist, or physical/occupational therapist licensed in this state from engaging in that person's profession pursuant to his or her education and training. A full list of the state’s exemptions can be found at https://pop.ky.gov/newstatic_Info.aspx?static_ID=572&menuid=190

E - The Home Medical Equipment License requirement applies to glucose monitors/meters only. The requirement does not apply to related accessories and supplies such as test strips and lancets.

F - If an In-State facility is filling tanks then a Manufacturer Permit is required. If an Out Of State facility is filling tanks then a Wholesale Distributor License is required.

G - Oxygen concentrators may be dispensed with only the Home Medical Equipment licensure.07/03/2017 JWC

H - The Opthalmic Dispenser License does not apply to the following: Physicians, osteopaths, optometrists, and their employees while working under their regulation and supervision; Persons, firms, and corporations that sell completely assembled eyeglasses or spectacles without advice or aid as to their selection, as merchandise, from permanently located or established places of business.

Z - As of 2008, Cochlear Implants are no longer considered DME, and they are now paid through Part B