HB583

AN ACT relating to the school-based Medicaid program.

Chamber Passed·3/25/26

Kentucky HB583 allows school districts to bill the school-based Medicaid program for healthcare services provided by school nurses.

Kentucky HB583 amends the school-based Medicaid program to allow school districts to bill for medically necessary services provided by school nurses to Medicaid-enrolled students. The bill specifies that school districts can bill for preventative dental services if they are within the scope of practice for school nurses and parental consent has been obtained. Additionally, school districts must contract with a third-party billing vendor capable of submitting Medicaid claims for all relevant codes. This change takes effect starting in the 2027-2028 school year.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 86–0 · Mar 25
Current
Committee on Committees
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Veto Override RCS# 312

86 Yea

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0 Nay

14 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 12

12:00 PM

House Committee On Health Services

Mar 9

11:00 AM

Medicaid Oversight And Advisory Board

History

Mar 25

Senate

received in Senate

Mar 25

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)

Mar 24

House

3rd reading, passed 86-0 with Floor Amendment (1)