Senate Bill 280

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Last Action 04/05/24: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 90)
Title AN ACT relating to health facilities.
Bill Documents Acts Chapter 90
Current/Final
Introduced
Bill Request Number 2331
Sponsor P. Wheeler
Summary of Enacted Version Creates new sections of KRS 205 to define terms and to direct that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services develop a Medicaid directed payment program to improve Medicaid reimbursement rates for qualifying hospitals located in counties with a Medicaid population greater than statewide median Medicaid enrollment percentage; amends KRS 205.6405 to revise the definition of “qualifying hospital” for the hospital rate improvement program; and amends KRS 216B.065 to require that the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and any medical system or college or school of medicine affiliate thereof receive approval from the General Assembly before acquiring or constructing an acute care hospital.
Legislative History
Summary of Original Version Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to establish that a Level II verified trauma center that partners with a public or private university to establish a medical residency program shall be entitled to the university hospital reimbursement rate for any services delivered as part of that residency program.
Index Headings of Original Version Hospitals and Nursing Homes - Level II verified trauma centers, medical residency programs
Public Medical Assistance - Level II verified trauma centers, medical residency programs, reimbursement rates
Universities and Colleges - Level II verified trauma centers, medical residency programs
Medicaid - Level II verified trauma centers, medical residency programs, reimbursement rates
Jump to Proposed Amendments Senate Committee Substitute 1
Senate Committee Amendment 1
Senate Floor Amendment 1
House Committee Substitute 1
Votes Vote History

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02/26/24
  • introduced in Senate
  • to Committee on Committees (S)
02/28/24
  • to Health Services (S)
03/11/24
  • taken from Health Services (S)
  • 1st reading
  • returned to Health Services (S)
03/12/24
  • taken from Health Services (S)
  • 2nd reading
  • returned to Health Services (S)
03/14/24
  • reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
  • floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 15, 2024
03/15/24
  • 3rd reading, passed 36-1 with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
  • received in House
  • to Committee on Committees (H)
03/21/24
  • taken from Committee on Committees (H)
  • 1st reading
  • returned to Committee on Committees (H)
  • to Health Services (H)
03/22/24
  • taken from Health Services (H)
  • 2nd reading
  • returned to Health Services (H)
03/25/24
  • reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)
03/26/24
  • taken from Rules
  • placed in the Orders of the Day
  • 3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
  • received in Senate
  • to Rules (S)
03/27/24
  • posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1)
  • Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute (1)
  • passed 35-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
  • enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
03/28/24
  • enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
  • delivered to Governor
04/05/24
  • signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 90)

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment Senate Committee Substitute 1
Summary Delete original provisions; amend KRS 205.6405 to revise the definition of "qualifying hospital"; create a new section of KRS 205.6405 to 205.6408 to direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to develop a Medicaid directed payment program to improve Medicaid reimbursement rates for qualifying hospitals located in counties in which more than 35 percent of the population is enrolled in Medicaid; amend KRS 216B.065 to require the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and any medical system or college or school of medicine affiliate thereof to receive approval from the General Assembly before acquiring, constructing, or opening a health facility; provide that certain provisions sunset May 31, 2026 unless extended by the General Assembly.
Index Headings Education, Higher - University teaching hospital, health facility acquisition, General Assembly approval, requirement
Health and Medical Services - Medicaid directed payment program, hospitals, creation, directed
Hospitals and Nursing Homes - Medicaid directed payment program, creation, directed
Public Medical Assistance - Medicaid directed payment program, creation, directed
Medicaid - Directed payment program, creation, directed
Sunset Legislation - General Assembly approval, health facility acquisition and construction, May 31, 2026

Amendment Senate Committee Amendment 1
Sponsor S. Meredith
Summary Make title amendment.
Index Headings Title Amendments - SB 280

Amendment Senate Floor Amendment 1
Sponsor P. Wheeler
Summary Delete original provisions; amend KRS 205.6405 to revise the definition of "qualifying hospital"; create a new sections of KRS Chapter 205 to define terms; direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to develop a Medicaid directed payment program to improve Medicaid reimbursement rates for qualifying hospitals located in counties with a Medicaid population greater than state-wide median Medicaid enrollment percentage; amend KRS 216B.065 to require the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and any medical system or college or school of medicine affiliate thereof to receive approval from the General Assembly before acquiring or, constructing an acute care hospital.
Index Headings Education, Higher - University teaching hospital, acute hospital acquisition, General Assembly approval, requirement
Health and Medical Services - Medicaid directed payment program, hospitals, creation directed
Hospitals and Nursing Homes - Medicaid directed payment program, creation directed
Public Medical Assistance - Medicaid directed payment program, hospitals, creation directed
State Agencies - Cabinet for Health and Family Services, directed payment program, hospitals, creation directed
Medicaid - Directed payment program, hospitals, creation directed
Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Cabinet for Health and Family Services, directed payment program for hospitals

Amendment House Committee Substitute 1
Summary Retain original provisions; establish eligibility of pediatric teaching hospitals for enhanced add-on Medicaid payments.
Index Headings Health and Medical Services - Medicaid directed payment program, hospitals, creation, directed
Hospitals and Nursing Homes - Medicaid directed payment program, creation, directed
Public Medical Assistance - Medicaid directed payment program, creation, directed
Medicaid - Directed payment program, creation, directed

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