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HB 173

  • Kentucky House Bill
  • 2022 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jan 04, 2022
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage for postpartum behavioral healthcare.

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Bill Subjects

Medicaid Mental Health Public Medical Assistance State Agencies Women

Abstract

Amend KRS 205.592 to require Medicaid to cover behavioral health services for eligible pregnant women for 12 months postpartum; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to request federal authorization for a waiver if necessary.

Bill Sponsors (5)

McKenzie Cantrell

  • Democratic
Primary

Ruth Ann Palumbo

  • Democratic
  • Representative
  • District 76
Primary

Josie Raymond

  • Democratic
  • Representative
  • District 41
Primary

Cherlynn Stevenson

  • Democratic
  • Representative
  • District 88
Primary

Susan Westrom

  • Democratic
Primary

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Jan 04, 2022

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