Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVII. Economic Security and Public Welfare § 205.6317.Department for Medicaid Services to develop strategies for reimbursing and paying persons participating in the Supports for Community Living Waiver Program; allocation of slots; administrative regulations; funding

(1) As used in this section:

(2) The Department for Medicaid Services shall develop and implement flexible reimbursement and payment strategies that reflect the individually determined needs for services and supports by persons with an intellectual disability and other developmental disabilities participating in the Supports for Community Living Waiver Program.

(3) The Department for Medicaid Services shall allocate slots to the fourteen (14) community mental health regions based on percentage of total population.

(4) The Department for Medicaid Services shall reallocate underutilized slots to address statewide needs and shall reallocate slots in emergency situations to address unmet needs for services and supports.

(5) The Department for Medicaid Services shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A to implement the requirements of this section.

(6) Funds for the Supports for Community Living Waiver Program shall be appropriated only for direct services to qualified individuals and any unexpended funds shall not lapse but shall be carried forward to the next fiscal year and shall be used for the same purpose.