KRS 304.18-140: Treatment of alcoholism -- Required provisions -- Minimum benefits.

Group contracts providing major medical or outpatient care benefits issued pursuant to

KRS 304.18-130 for treatment of alcoholism shall require:

(1) That the patient be under the supervision of a physician licensed to practice in the

Commonwealth or a prof essional designated by such physician, and who is a

recognized staff member of a treatment facility licensed by the department or

accredited by the Joint Commission;

(2) That the patient receive appropriate emergency detoxification treatment, residential

treatment and outpatient treatment at facilities licensed by the department or

accredited by the Joint Commission, for alcoholism treatment; and

(3) That the following minimum benefits per patient be provided:

(a) Emergency detoxification - 3 days, $40 per day

(b) Residential treatment - 10 days, $50 per day

(c) Outpatient treatment - 10 visits, $10 per visit.