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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Group contracts providing major medical or outpatient care benefits issued pursuant to KRS 304.18-130 for treatment of alcoholism shall require:
(1) That the patient be under the supervision of a physician licensed to practice in the Commonwealth or a professional designated by such physician, and who is a recognized staff member of a treatment facility licensed by the department or accredited by the Joint Commission;
(2) That the patient receive appropriate emergency detoxification treatment, residential treatment and outpatient treatment at facilities licensed by the department or accredited by the Joint Commission, for alcoholism treatment; and
(3) That the following minimum benefits per patient be provided:
(a) Emergency detoxification--3 days, $40 per day
(b) Residential treatment--10 days, $50 per day
(c) Outpatient treatment--10 visits, $10 per visit.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXV. Business and Financial Institutions § 304.18-140.Treatment of alcoholism; required provisions; minimum benefits - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xxv-business-and-financial-institutions/ky-rev-st-sect-304-18-140/
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