Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVII. Economic Security and Public Welfare § 205.585.Review of services and treatment for sickle cell disease; annual report; short title

(1) The cabinet shall conduct an annual review of all medications, services, and forms of treatment for enrollees with a diagnosis of sickle cell disease that are eligible for coverage under the Kentucky medical assistance program. The purpose of the annual review shall be to determine if the available covered medications, services, and treatments are adequate to meet the need of enrollees with a diagnosis of sickle cell disease and if Department for Medicaid Services should seek to expand coverage to include additional medications, services, and treatments.

(2) When conducting the annual review required by this section, the cabinet shall solicit and consider input from the general public with specific emphasis on obtaining input from individuals or groups with knowledge and experience in the area of sickle cell disease treatment.

(4) This section may be cited as Emily's Law.