2015 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 211 - STATE HEALTH PROGRAMS
211.400 Kentucky Physicians Care Program -- Provision of primary health care services to eligible individuals -- Volunteer networks -- Advisory committees.
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<![CDATA[211.400 Kentucky Physicians Care Program -- Provision of primary health care
services to eligible individuals -- Volunteer networks -- Advisory committees.
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To the extent possible with available funds, the Cabinet for Health and Family
Services shall establish and operate the Kentucky Physicians Care Program to assist
low-income uninsured and underinsured individuals in accessing primary health
care services provided by volunteer health care practitioners and pharmaceutical
drugs donated by pharmaceutical companies.
The program may access networks of practitioners, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical
companies that are maintained by entities that recruit volunteers and donations, such
as Health Kentucky, Inc. and the Kentucky Free Health Clinic Association, to locate
necessary health care services for eligible applicants.
The program shall:
(a) Operate and maintain a professionally staffed toll-free hotline information and
referral service for individuals seeking primary care;
(b) Refer individuals seeking health care services to the Department for
Community Based Services or other enrollment sites approved by the cabinet
for eligibility determination;
(c) Refer individuals determined to be eligible to available health care service
providers; and
(d) Maintain a confidential record of all referrals.
The program may:
(a) Create temporary volunteer advisory committees to provide input on program
operations and efficiencies;
(b) Contract with qualified, independent third parties to provide services; and
(c) Apply for federal funds or other grants to operate the program.
Effective: June 25, 2013
History: Amended 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 118, sec. 6, effective June 25, 2013. -- Created
2006 Ky. Acts ch. 155, sec. 1, effective July 12, 2006.
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