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Last action · April 13, 2026
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 99)

Introduced January 13, 2026

House
Signed By Governor
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to reimbursements for pharmacist services.

Amend KRS 205.522 and 205.6485 to require Medicaid and KCHIP to comply with pharmacy reimbursement requirements established in KRS 304.12-237; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid to seek federal approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes to the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1).

In effect since July 15, 2026

Acts from the 2026 Regular Session that don't carry an emergency clause or set their own effective date took effect 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).

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This bill requires Kentucky's Medicaid and KCHIP programs to follow the same pharmacy reimbursement rules already established in state law for other insurance plans. It directs the relevant state agency to seek federal approval if needed to make these changes. This means the way pharmacists are paid for their services through these public health programs must align with existing state standards. Who it may affect: pharmacists, Medicaid recipients, and children enrolled in KCHIP.

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Legislative History

Apr 13, 2026 · House
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 99)
Apr 1, 2026 · House
Delivered To Governor (clerical)
Apr 1, 2026 · House
Enrolled, Signed By President Of The Senate
Apr 1, 2026 · House
Enrolled, Signed By Speaker Of The House
Mar 31, 2026 · House
Received In House (clerical)
Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 38-0
Yea: 38
Nay: 0
Mar 26, 2026 · Senate
Posted For Passage In The Consent Orders Of The Day For Friday, March 27 2026 (clerical)
Mar 11, 2026 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules As A Consent Bill (clerical)
Jan 30, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 93-0
Yea: 93
Nay: 0
Absent: 7

Primary Sponsor

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Amy Neighbors

Representative · House District 021

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amy.neighbors@kylegislature.gov

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Steve Bratcher

Representative · House District 025

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steve.bratcher@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Beverly Chester-Burton

Beverly Chester-Burton

Representative · House District 044

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beverly.chesterburton@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Mike Clines

Mike Clines

Representative · House District 068

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mike.clines@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Alan Gentry

Alan Gentry

Representative · House District 046

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Al.Gentry@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Tony Hampton

Tony Hampton

Representative · House District 062

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tony.hampton@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of DJ Johnson

DJ Johnson

Representative · House District 013

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DJ.Johnson@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Scott Lewis

Scott Lewis

Representative · House District 014

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Scott.Lewis@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of David Osborne

David Osborne

Representative · House District 059

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David.Osborne@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Steven Rudy

Steven Rudy

Representative · House District 001

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Steven.Rudy@kylegislature.gov

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