KRS 7A.283: Board authority.

The board, consistent with its purpose as established in KRS 7A.273, shall have the

authority to:

(1) Require any of the following entities to provide any and all information necessary

to carry out the board's duties, including any contracts entered into b y the

department, the cabinet, or any other state agency related to the administration of

any aspect of the Medicaid program or the delivery of Medicaid benefits or

services:

(a) The cabinet;

(b) The department;

(c) Any other state agency;

(d) Any Medicaid managed care organization with whom the department has

contracted for the delivery of Medicaid services;

(e) The state pharmacy benefit manager contracted by the department pursuant to

KRS 205.5512; and

(f) Any other entity contracted by a state agency to administer or assist in

administering any aspect of the Medicaid program or the delivery of Medicaid

benefits or services;

(2) Establish a uniform format for reports and data submitted to the board and the

frequency, which may be monthly, quarterly, semiannually, annually, or biannually,

and the due date for the reports and data;

(3) Conduct public hearings in furtherance of its general duties, at which it may request

the appearance of officials of any state agency and solicit the testimony of

interested groups and the general public;

(4) Establish any advisory committees or subcommitt ees of the board that the board

deems necessary to carry out its duties and upon approval of the Commission:

(a) Include in the membership of an advisory committee or subcommittee

individuals who are not members of the board; and

(b) Appoint as co -chairs of an advisory committee or subcommittee individuals

who are not members of the General Assembly;

(5) Recommend that the Auditor of Public Accounts perform a financial or special

audit of the Medicaid program or any aspect thereof; and

(6) Subject to select ion and approval by the Commission, utilize the services of

consultants, analysts, actuaries, legal counsel, and auditors to render professional,

managerial, and technical assistance, as needed.