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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 205.522 and 205.6485 to require Medicaid and KCHIP to comply with pharmacy reimbursement requirements established in KRS 304.12-237; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid to seek federal approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes to the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1).
AI Summary
This bill requires Kentucky's Medicaid program and the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program (KCHIP) to follow specific pharmacy reimbursement rules outlined in KRS 304.12-237, which is part of Kentucky's insurance laws. If the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services, which administers the Medicaid program, determines that federal approval is needed to implement these changes without losing federal funding or to comply with federal law, they must request that approval within 90 days and can only delay implementation until it's granted. Furthermore, the bill provides the necessary authorization from the General Assembly for these changes to the Medicaid program, as required by state law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Craig Richardson (R)*,
Gary Boswell (R),
Matt Deneen (R),
Don Douglas (R),
Rick Girdler (R),
Scott Madon (R),
Amanda Mays Bledsoe (R),
Stephen Meredith (R),
Matt Nunn (R),
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (H) (on 01/22/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb38.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb38/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for SB38 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb38/vote_history.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb38/orig_bill.pdf |
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