FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 16, 2019)—The Kentucky State Legislature finished work on HB224, with the Kentucky Senate approving the bill on Thursday, with an amendment, by a 36 to 0 vote. The Kentucky House followed with unanimous concurrence for the amended legislation on Thursday night, 89 to 0.
The legislation streamlines durable medical equipment (DME) regulations and reimbursement policy for Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) supporting the state’s Medicaid program in several ways: