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Introduced
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
In Committee
03/25/2022
03/25/2022
Crossed Over
03/02/2022
03/02/2022
Passed
03/30/2022
03/30/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/07/2022
04/07/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require Medicaid reimbursement for certain services provided by certified community health workers; create new sections of KRS Chapter 309 to establish community health worker certification; amend KRS 205.6497 to require the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program to reimburse certain services provided by certified community health workers.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require Medicaid reimbursement for certain services provided by certified community health workers, and establishes community health worker certification requirements in new sections of KRS Chapter 309. It also amends KRS 205.6497 to require the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program to reimburse certain services provided by certified community health workers. The bill defines "certified community health worker" and establishes core competencies, certification requirements, and the scope of practice for these workers. It requires the Kentucky Department for Public Health to promulgate regulations to carry out these provisions and approve training and continuing education programs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Kim Moser (R)*,
Kim Banta (R),
Samara Heavrin (R),
Kim King (R),
Ruth Ann Palumbo (D),
Cherlynn Stevenson (D),
Charles Wheatley (D),
Lisa Willner (D),
Last Action
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 86) (on 04/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/22RS/hb525.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/acts/22RS/documents/0086.pdf |
| Senate Committee Substitute | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/22RS/HB525/SCS1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/22RS/hb525/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for HB525 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/22RS/hb525/vote_history.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/22RS/hb525/orig_bill.pdf |
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