KRS 216B.168: Definitions for section -- PACE service providers -- Health facility license

not required to provide PACE services -- Eligibility to participate and enroll in

National Background Check Program.

(1) As used in this section:

(a) "National Back ground Check Program" or "NBCP" means the enhanced

employment background check screening process used by health facilities or

services that are licensed under this chapter;

(b) "PACE" means programs of all -inclusive care for the elderly as provided in

42 U.S.C. sec. 1395eee; and

(c) "PACE service provider" means an organization that provides services for the

elderly pursuant to and in compliance with an agreement among the provider,

the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Kentucky

Department for Medicaid Services.

(2) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require a PACE service provider to

obtain a health facility license to provide PACE services.

(3) A PACE service provider shall be eligible to participate and enroll in the NBCP to

perform employment background checks.