KRS 216B.180: Certificate of need not required for respite -service beds in intermediate -

care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability.

Notwithstanding any other provisions contained in this chapter, a certificate of need shall

not be required for an existing intermediate -care facility for individuals with an

intellectual disability (ICF/ID) to add beds which shall be dedicated to providing respite

services to individuals with an ICF/ID level of care for no more than thirty (30) days. The

establishment of ICF/ID respite beds shall be limited to three (3) beds per fifty (50)

ICF/ID beds in a facility and shall not be eligible for Medicaid certification. Beds

designated for respite services under this section shall comply with all applicable federal

and state licensure requirements for intermediate -care facilities for individuals with an

intellectual disability.