Committee backs bill to 'stabilize' Kentucky Medicaid, tighten reporting and transparency

Summary

The committee voted to report House Bill 695, as amended by PHS 1, which places short-term limits on Medicaid program changes, requires new reporting and record-retention, and directs the cabinet on procurement and prior-authorizations to provide additional oversight while a Medicaid advisory board is established.

House Bill 695, amended by PHS 1, was advanced out of the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee on March 4, 2025, with a committee vote of 16 yes, 1 no and 3 passes; the measure will move to the House floor with a favorable report.

Representative Adam Bowling (R) summarized the bill and told the committee the intent is to "stabilize the program" while the legislature awaits more information and the creation of a Medicaid oversight and advisory board. "Let's hold things where they are. Let's see what comes down the pipe from the federal government. Let's get some more data, some more information as we work through it," Bowling said.

Major provisions described in committee testimony include: - Sections 1–3: Limit the cabinet's authority to make programmatic changes via new waivers, state-plan amendments or coverage expansions while the stabilization period is in effect. - Section 4: Authorize the cabinet to proceed with an…

Committee backs bill to 'stabilize' Kentucky Medicaid, tighten reporting and transparency

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