KMESA calls for support of MCO-related bill
By HME News Staff
Updated Thu February 14, 2019
FRANKFORT, Ky. - KMESA is asking HME providers in Kentucky to support HB 224. Introduced last week by State Rep. Kim Moser, the bill seeks to ensure that DME providers are paid at the rate set by Kentucky Medicaid. It would also require that, should a patient transfer from one Medicaid managed care organization to another, services that are currently being provided under a PA will be honored by the new MCO; and require MCOs to cover, at a minimum, the same quantities of supplies covered under the Medicaid fee schedule. “This is a short session and the clock is not our friend,” KMESA stated in an alert. “The calls need to come in volume and soon. The administration has concerns about the costs of increased reimbursements and the MCOs are going to put up a tough fight.” Providers are urged to contact the state house switchboard at 502-564-8100 and ask to be connected to the appropriate office.? ?
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