Summary of Original Version

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to limit the number of managed care organizations contracted by the Department for Medicaid Services to no more than three; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2026.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions, except remove delayed effective date; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to procure new Medicaid managed care contracts with an effective date no later than January 1, 2027.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Floor Amendment 1 -- S. Meredith

Summary Delete requirement that procurement of new managed care contracts occur no later than January 1, 2007.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Floor Amendment 2 -- S. Meredith

Summary Delete requirement that procurement of new managed care contracts occur no later than January 1, 2027.