KRS 222.233: Administrative regulations regarding peer support specialists, counselors,

case managers, and community support associates -- Prohibition of

psychoeducational services.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall promulgate administrativ e regulations

in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A to:

(1) Require that:

(a) Until January 1, 2027, licensed alcohol and other drug treatment entities,

behavioral health service organizations, behavioral health multi -specialty

groups, and any entities that b ill for peer support services that employ an

alcohol and drug peer support specialist only employ an alcohol and drug peer

support specialist who is either registered under KRS 309.0831 or meets the

requirements of applicable administrative regulations in effect on or after July

15, 2024; and

(b) Beginning January 1, 2027, licensed alcohol and other drug treatment entities,

behavioral health service organizations, behavioral health multi -specialty

groups, and any entities that bill for peer support services that employ an

alcohol and drug peer support specialist only employ an alcohol and drug peer

support specialist who is registered under KRS 309.0831;

(2) Require that a licensed alcohol and drug counselor or a licensed clinical alcohol or

drug counselor b e a reimbursable service provider in alcohol and other drug

treatment entities and behavioral health service organizations;

(3) Permit the qualifications for a case manager for an individual with mental or

substance use disorder to be a bachelor's degree o r higher in any field of study and

set forth training and supervision requirements to substitute for required work

experience;

(4) Require a community support associate approved by the Department for Behavioral

Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabi lities to be a reimbursable service

provider in licensed alcohol and other drug treatment entities and behavioral health

service organizations;

(5) Permit peer support specialists to provide services to groups of the same size as

other licensed clinical pr ofessionals in a licensed alcohol and other drug treatment

entities and behavioral health service organizations; and

(6) Prohibit alcohol and drug peer support specialists employed by behavioral health

service organizations, behavioral health multi -specialty groups, or entities that bill

for peer support services from providing psychoeducational services in individual

or group settings.