LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky lawmakers introduced legislation Monday to overhaul Medicaid, aiming to improve services, reduce fraud and increase accountability.
House Bill 2, sponsored by Rep. Ken Fleming, R-Louisville, would align the program with new federal rules and implement work requirements for some enrollees, while protecting children, pregnant women, caregivers and those with serious health conditions.
The bill also improves Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, allowing hospitals and nursing facilities to transport patients to appointments, and updates Medicaid dental services to increase access and efficiency.
Community organizations, including Volunteers of America Mid-States, will help enrollees access workforce training, housing support and other resources.
Fleming said the legislation is about giving Kentuckians better access to care and creating a Medicaid system that works efficiently for both people and taxpayers.
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