Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVII. Economic Security and Public Welfare § 205.5623.Department's powers in providing program benefits

(a) Enter into a contract with one (1) or more prescription drug plans to coordinate the prescription benefits of the program and the federal law;

(b) Preliminarily enroll beneficiaries into a preferred Medicare Part D plan, with an opt-out provision for individuals. Individuals who opt out of the preferred PDP shall remain enrolled in the program unless they choose to disenroll from the program;

(c) Prescribe the application and enrollment procedures for prospective enrollees;

(d) Select, in accordance with applicable state law, a contractor to assist in the administration of the program or negotiate program administrative functions with a preferred PDP plan;

(e) Determine which drugs will be covered by the plan; and

(f) Negotiate with manufacturers for rebates.