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2021 Kentucky Revised Statutes
Chapter 222 - Kentucky alcohol and other drug abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment law
222.462 Cabinet to review and improve substance use disorder treatment and recovery services and programs operating within the Commonwealth -- Administrative regulations.

Universal Citation: KY Rev Stat § 222.462 (2021)
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222.462 Cabinet to review and improve substance use disorder treatment and recovery services and programs operating within the Commonwealth -Administrative regulations. (1) (2) (3) (4) The Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall conduct a comprehensive review of all current state licensure and quality standards that apply to substance use disorder treatment and recovery services and programs that operate within the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Based on the review conducted pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the cabinet shall develop enhanced licensure and quality standards for substance use disorder treatment and recovery that include but are not limited to residential, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services. The enhanced standards shall include, at a minimum, the following: (a) A set of comprehensive quality standards and criteria for substance use disorder treatment and recovery services and programs that are based on nationally recognized and evidence-based standards; (b) Standardized, nationally recognized outcome measures for substance use disorder treatment programs and a process for collection and review of results; and (c) Conditions necessary for reimbursement with state funds for the provision of substance use disorder treatment and recovery services and programs. By January 1, 2019, the cabinet shall promulgate administrative regulations necessary for implementing the enhanced licensure and quality standards, including application fees for licenses, not to exceed the direct and actual cost incurred by the cabinet to perform the licensure for substance use disorder treatment and recovery services and programs. The provisions of this section are subject to available funding. Effective: April 2, 2018 History: Created 2018 Ky. Acts ch. 61, sec. 1, effective April 2, 2018.
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