{"data":{"id":"us-ky/krs-205.5623","jurisdiction":"us-ky","citation":"KRS 205.5623","heading":"Department's powers in providing program benefits.","body":"(1) In providing program benefits, the department may:\n(a) Enter into a contract with one (1) or more prescription drug plans to\ncoordinate the prescription benefits of the program and the federal law;\n(b) Preliminarily enroll beneficiaries into a preferred Me dicare Part D plan, with\nan opt-out provision for individuals. Individuals who opt out of the preferred\nPDP shall remain enrolled in the program unless they choose to disenroll from\nthe program;\n(c) Prescribe the application and enrollment procedures for prospective enrollees;\n(d) Select, in accordance with applicable state law, a contractor to assist in the\nadministration of the program or negotiate program administrative functions\nwith a preferred PDP plan;\n(e) Determine which drugs will be covered by the plan; and\n(f) Negotiate with manufacturers for rebates.\n(2) Program benefits shall begin January 1, 2006.\n(3) For persons meeting eligibility requirements, the program may pay all or some of\nthe deductibles, coinsurance payments, premiums, and copayments required under\nthe Medicare Part D pharmacy benefit program.","path":["KRS Chapter 205"],"source_url":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=7715","current_through":"Includes enactments through the 2026 Regular Session","vintage":"09/05/2026","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T20:52:03Z","sha256":"359ae4deb94f114f39f35f66d624afc8e363921c6a0055c8b7a0e7f43b606268","source_id":"us-ky","stale":false,"prev":"us-ky/krs-205.5622","next":"us-ky/krs-205.5624"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}