HB31: AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage for at-home anticoagulation management.

Legislative Summary

Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and any managed care organization contracted for the delivery of Medicaid services to provide coverage and reimbursement for at-home prothrombin time or international normalized ratio (INR) testing, including but not limited to coverage and reimbursement for education and training, INR monitors or testing devices, and all necessary testing supplies; authorizes the department to promulgate administrative regulations; requires the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the department to seek federal approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; and requires the cabinet to comply with KRS 205.525.