Summary of Original Version

Amend KRS 216.935 to change the definition of "home health aide services" to include the assisting of patients with medication ordinarily self-administered that has been specifically ordered by a physician assistant; amend KRS 304.17-312 to change the definition of "home health care" to include care and treatment provided by a home health agency which is prescribed and supervised by an advanced practice registered nurse or a physician assistant and to change the definition of "home health aide services" to include the assisting of patients with medication ordinarily self-administered that has been specifically ordered by an advanced nurse practitioner or a physician assistant; amend KRS 304.17-313 to allow home health care reimbursement if certified by an advanced practice registered nurse or a physician assistant; amend KRS 304.18-037 to allow home health care reimbursement if certified by an advanced practice registered nurse or a physician assistant; amend KRS 304.38-210 to allow home health care reimbursement if certified by an advanced practice registered nurse or a physician assistant.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions; establish as an EMERGENCY.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Committee Amendment 1 -- R. Alvarado

Summary Make title amendment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 216.935
Acts Chapter 59: 216.935
Senate Committee Substitute 1: 216.935
Current: 216.935