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Introduced March 2, 2026

Senate
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to Medicaid waiver program coverage for community interveners.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to define "community intervener"; require the Michelle P. waiver program to cover community intervener services if approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; require the Department for Medicaid Services to promulgate administrative regulations; require the cabinet or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes in the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1).

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This bill would add a new type of support worker called a "community intervener" to Kentucky's Medicaid system and require the Michelle P. waiver program to cover those services, pending federal approval. The Michelle P. waiver provides Medicaid-funded home and community-based services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill also directs the state to pursue any necessary federal sign-off and to write the rules needed to put the program into place. Who it…

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Legislative History

Mar 2, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Mar 2, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)

Primary Sponsor

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Julie Raque Adams

Senator · Senate District 36

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Julie.Adams@kylegislature.gov

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Danny Carroll

Senator · Senate District 02

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Danny.Carroll@kylegislature.gov
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Gerald Neal

Senator · Senate District 33

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Gerald.Neal@kylegislature.gov

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