SB 233 (BR 1091) - D. Mongiardo
AN ACT relating to drug-related disorders.
Amend KRS 205.560 to provide Medicaid payment for the treatment of drug-related disorders; amend KRS 216B.020 to exempt chemical dependency treatment beds from the certificate of need requirements upon the effective date of this Act until January 1, 2005; and amend KRS 222.211 to require the Department for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services to employ at least one physician with expertise in substance abuse treatment to provide oversight of state-funded substance abuse prevention and treatment programs.
Feb 24-introduced in Senate
Feb 27-to Health and Welfare (S)