Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override the Governor's veto and pass a bill that authorizes Medicaid oversight and work requirements in Kentucky.

Highlights:

• Authorizes Medicaid oversight and work requirements in Kentucky, including requiring the Governor’s office to procure new Medicaid managed care contracts beginning in 2027 (Sec. 1-23).

• Requires the Governor to seek permission from the federal Medicaid service to establish mandatory work requirements for able-bodied Kentuckians within 90 days (Sec. 1-23).

• Specifies that if approved by the federal government certain state residents on Medicaid would have to show they are working or otherwise engaged in the community to receive coverage (Sec. 1-23).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 24).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override the Governor's veto and pass a bill that authorizes Medicaid oversight and work requirements in Kentucky.

Highlights:

• Authorizes Medicaid oversight and work requirements in Kentucky, including requiring the Governor’s office to procure new Medicaid managed care contracts beginning in 2027 (Sec. 1-23).

• Requires the Governor to seek permission from the federal Medicaid service to establish mandatory work requirements for able-bodied Kentuckians within 90 days (Sec. 1-23).

• Specifies that if approved by the federal government certain state residents on Medicaid would have to show they are working or otherwise engaged in the community to receive coverage (Sec. 1-23).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 24).

Full Bill Text

Vetoed by Governor Andy Beshear