Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced that he will use $255 million in surplus and unexpected tax revenue to prevent Medicaid cuts in the state. This move will help keep health care available for Kentuckians who depend on the program and protect providers from a planned 4% cut.
Medicaid Funding Gap
Beshear stated that the investment can be made without taking away from other priorities, ensuring that people can still get the health care they need and that Kentucky providers are not hurt by these cuts. The funding fix applies only to the current fiscal year, and lawmakers will still need to address longer-term Medicaid funding during next year’s session.
Original reporting: WLKY Louisville — read the source article.
