24RS HB 173

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Last Action	01/08/24: to Committee on Committees (H)
Title	AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage for certified professional midwifery services.
Bill Documents	Introduced
Bill Request Number	382
Sponsors	N. Kulkarni, B. Chester-Burton, R. Palumbo, S. Stalker, L. Willner
Summary of Original Version	Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and any managed care organization with whom the department contracts for the delivery of Medicaid services to provide coverage for certified professional midwifery services that are provided by a licensed certified professional midwife; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek federal approval if such approval is deemed necessary.
Index Headings of Original Version	Health and Medical Services - Certified professional midwifery services, Medicaid coverage Occupations and Professions - Licensed certified professional midwifes, Medicaid coverage Public Medical Assistance - Certified professional midwifery services, coverage State Agencies - Department for Medicaid Services, certified professional midwifery services, coverage Women - Certified professional midwifery services, Medicaid coverage Medicaid - Certified professional midwifery services, coverage Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Department for Medicaid Services, certified professional midwifery services, coverage