SENATE APPROVES BILL TO LIMIT MEDICAID MCOS, REDUCE BURDENS ON PROVIDERS
Senate Bill 13, sponsored by Sen. Stephen Meredith
FRANKFORT, KY (Feb. 18, 2025) — The Kentucky Senate has passed Senate Bill (SB) 13, a measure aimed at reducing administrative burdens for healthcare providers by capping the number of managed care organizations (MCOs) in Kentucky’s Medicaid system at three. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Stephen Meredith, R-Leitchfield, is designed to simplify Medicaid operations, particularly in rural areas, where providers face challenges navigating multiple MCOs.
“Healthcare providers should be focused on patient care, not bureaucracy,” said Meredith. “By streamlining Kentucky’s Medicaid system, we are cutting unnecessary red tape by making it easier for hospitals, clinics, and medical professionals to deliver quality care, especially in underserved communities. I urge my colleagues in the House of Representatives to strongly consider the benefits of this legislation and join us in ensuring a more efficient and effective Medicaid system for Kentucky.”
The bill, which is now with the House for consideration, aims to reduce overhead costs and ensure that providers spend less time on paperwork and more time with patients. If enacted, SB 13 would take effect on January 1, 2026.
For more information on this bill and the 2025 Kentucky General Assembly, please visit www.kylegislature.gov.
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Sen. Stephen Meredith, R-Leitchfield, represents the 5th Senate District, encompassing Breckinridge, Butler, Grayson, Ohio, and Meade Counties. Meredith serves as chair of the Senate Health Services Committee and co-chair of the Government Contract Review Committee. He is also a member of the Senate Committees on Education; Families and Children; and Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection.
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