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Introduced January 7, 2026

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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).

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This bill would require Kentucky's Medicaid and KCHIP programs to follow the same pharmacy reimbursement rules already established under state law for other insurance plans. If federal approval is needed to make this change, the relevant state agencies would be directed to seek it. Who it may affect: Kentuckians enrolled in Medicaid or KCHIP, pharmacists and pharmacies that serve those patients, and the state agencies that manage these programs.

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Legislative History

Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Jan 12, 2026 · Senate
To Health Services (S)
Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Jan 16, 2026 · Senate
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (clerical)
Jan 20, 2026 · Senate
Passed Over And Retained In The Orders Of The Day (clerical)
Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 37-0
Yea: 37
Nay: 0
Absent: 1
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Craig Richardson

Senator · Senate District 03

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Gary Boswell

Senator · Senate District 08

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gary.boswell@kylegislature.gov
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Matthew Deneen

Senator · Senate District 10

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matthew.deneen@kylegislature.gov
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Donald Douglas

Senator · Senate District 22

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Donald.Douglas@kylegislature.gov
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Rick Girdler

Senator · Senate District 15

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Rick.Girdler@kylegislature.gov
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Scott Madon

Senator · Senate District 29

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scott.madon@kylegislature.gov
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Amanda Mays Bledsoe

Senator · Senate District 12

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amanda.maysbledsoe@kylegislature.gov
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Stephen Meredith

Senator · Senate District 05

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Stephen.Meredith@kylegislature.gov
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Matt Nunn

Senator · Senate District 17

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matt.nunn@kylegislature.gov

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