KRS 205.592: Eligibility of pregnant women, new mothers, and children up to age 1 to

participate in Kentucky Medical Assistance Program.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, pregnant women, new mothers

up to twelve (12) months pos tpartum, and children up to age one (1) shall be

eligible for participation in the Kentucky Medical Assistance Program if:

(a) They have family income up to but not exceeding one hundred and eighty-five

percent (185%) of the nonfarm income official poverty guidelines as

promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Services of the United

States as revised annually; and

(b) They are otherwise eligible for the program.

(2) The percentage established in subsection (1)(a) of this section may be increased to

the extent:

(a) Permitted under federal law; and

(b) Funding is available.