Overview
STATE BUDGET
The state operates on a biennial budget cycle. State agencies submit their budget requests by November 15 of the year preceding the start of the biennium. The Governor submits the proposed budget to the Legislature 10 legislative days after it convenes in early January. The state Legislature adopts a budget in April, with the biennium beginning July 1.
STATE LEGISLATURE
There are 38 state Senators serving four-year terms. The 100 members of the state House of Representatives serve two-year terms. The Legislature convenes on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January. In even-numbered years, sessions may not last more than 60 legislative days, and cannot extend beyond April 15. In odd-numbered years, sessions may not last more than 30 legislative days, and cannot extend beyond March 30. Bills do not carry over from year to year.
KEY RESOURCES
- Kentucky State Legislature
- Kentucky Office of the Attorney General
- Hospital Discharge Database
- Kentucky Governor
- Information on Healthcare Policy in Kentucky
Kentucky Laws
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 205.525. Application by cabinet for waiver, waiver amendment, or request or plan amendment – Cabinet to provide updates upon request: Medical Assistance (State Medicaid Program) – Kentucky
Introduced: Status: Enacted
Concurrent with submitting an application for a waiver or waiver amendment or a request for a plan amendments, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall provide to the Interim Joint Committee on Health and […]
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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 205.532. Definitions for KRS 205.532 to 205.536 – Contracts for Medicaid services by managed care organizations – Credentialing verification organization – Enrollment and contract after receipt of credentialing packet – Failure to agree on terms and conditions – Application date – Credentialing verification by university hospitals – Electronic verification of licensure information: Medical Assistance (State Medicaid Program) – Kentucky
Introduced: Status: Enacted
Provides definitions and descriptions for sections 205.532 through 205.536.
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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 205.536. Utilization review: Medical Assistance (State Medicaid Program) – Kentucky
Introduced: Status: Enacted
A Medicaid managed care organization shall have a utiliztion review plan, as defined in KRS 304.17A-600.
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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 205.559. Requirements for Medicaid reimbursement to participating providers for telehealth consultations; report of impact on health care delivery system required; administrative regulations (Effective until July 1, 2019): Medical Assistance (State Medicaid Program) – Kentucky
Introduced: Status: Enacted
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services and any entity under contract with the cabinet for the administration or provision of the Medicaid program shall provide Medicaid reimbursement for a telehealth consultation that is provided […]
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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 205.5591. Medicaid providers using telehealth; duties of cabinet and managed care organizations; reimbursement for covered services; administrative regulations; deductible, copayment, and reinsurance requirements; policies and guidelines: Medical Assistance (State Medicaid Program) – Kentucky
Introduced: Status: Enacted
The cabinet shall provide oversight, guidance, and direction to Medicaid providers delivering care using telehealth. The Medicaid program or a Medicaid managed care organization shall reimburse for covered services provided to a Medicaid recipient through […]
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