HB721

AN ACT relating to health services.

Introduced·2/24/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB721 amends health services to implement a prescreening and admissions review system for long-term care facilities.

Kentucky HB721 amends health services to require the secretary for health and family services to implement a statewide prescreening and admissions review system for all long-term care facilities and beds. This system includes a resource means test to prevent inappropriate placement and contain costs. The cabinet must establish preadmission screening teams composed of a nurse, social worker, and physician to make determinations about the health status and care needs of individuals.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 3

House

to Health Services (H)

Feb 24

House

introduced in House

Feb 24

House

to Committee on Committees (H)